New Citizens Advice Bureau opens its doors in Poynton

The CAB has set up a base in the Civic Hall, off Park Lane after receiving essential financial contributions from Poynton Town Council, Cheshire East Council, Johnnie Johnson Housing and Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Trust.

It opened on 30th September 2009 and provides an invaluable service to residents needing help and advice from experts on a wide range of topics.

Cheshire East Council contributed £5,000 to the project which will initially run as a pilot for 12 months.

Cllr David Brown, Portfolio Holder for Local Area Partnerships in Cheshire East Council, said: "We are delighted to be able to support the CAB which provides such an invaluable service not only in the Cheshire East area, but countrywide.

"It provides not only financial advice, which is vital in this economic climate, but advice on all manner of topics and in Poynton, its services will be used by residents from a wide catchment area."

Opening hours of Poynton CAB are drop-in on Wednesday, from 11am to 2pm, and Thursday, from 11am to 12.30pm plus 2 appointments on Thursday 9:30 & 10.15 arranged via ringing the Civic Centre Reception on 01625-872238.

Photograph of the opening: (Front) Maureen McClair, senior CAB advisor, with Poynton mayor, Tony Hall, Sam Lloyd Jones (Cheshire Peaks and Plains), Poynton town councillor, Jos Saunders, Tony Hennon (Johnnie Johnson), Jackie Grinham (CAB manager) and Cheshire East Councillor David Brown.

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