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Meet our new Community Engagement Officer
For our latest ‘meet the team’, we caught up with our new Community Engagement Officer, Omer, to find out about his upcoming outreach and partnership work within the local community. Omer is available to attend pop-up events and outreaches in and around Bury to...
How to cope with rising costs over the winter
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
Standing against hate crime in Bury and Bolton
According to police data, an average of 120 hate crimes were reported across Bury and Bolton every month in 2021. At Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton we stand against hate crime in any form - we’re here for anyone who has been subjected to a hate crime or...
Make sure you’re not missing out on Healthy Start
Although uptake of the Healthy start scheme has once again increased across all Greater Manchester boroughs, with the average uptake across Greater Manchester being 73%, there are still around a quarter of eligible people still not receiving the help they are entitled...
Make sure you’re protected against Carbon Monoxide
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when carbon fuels don’t burn completely. This gas is often referred to as the ‘silent killer’ because it is invisible, odourless, poisonous and can kill quickly. We’re raising awareness of the...
Help if you’re struggling with school costs
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
Help with energy costs during school holidays
The cost of energy and food is so high now. With the kids home from school for thesummer, I’m having to pay more for lunches and snacks. I’m worried about how I’llput food on the table. I’m on a prepayment meter and I’m really scared we’re going tobe left without any...
Greater Manchester Pension Top Up Campaign 2022
Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton are supporting phase two of the Greater Manchester Pension Top Up campaign 2022. The campaign which is running across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs is being coordinated by the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and Greater Manchester...
What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
Making home improvements and avoiding cowboy builders
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...