Advice shop praised by County Council

Advice shop praised by County Council

Crawley Advice Shop has been praised by West Sussex County Council Leader Henry Smith after a successful six months in business.

The Advice Shop opened in the County Mall, Crawley, in September 2009. It’s managed by Crawley Citizens Advice Bureau and supported by Crawley Borough Council.

County Council Leader Henry Smith said: “The service has helped more than 2,600 clients since opening. West Sussex County Council supported the scheme with £10,000 funding from our Keep West Sussex Working initiative, set up to help residents and businesses through the recession.

“The Advice Shop has gone from strength to strength and I would like to congratulate everyone involved.”

It brings together a one-stop shop with organisations including the Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter, Crawley Borough Council, JobCentre Plus, Next Steps, West Sussex Credit Union, Central Sussex College, Crawley Council for Voluntary Services, Relate and Business Link.

All sorts of advice can be given including around skills and training, jobs, benefits and housing, finance and debts, volunteering and business.

The shop is open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm and the first Saturday of the month.

For further information contact 01293 657100, e-mail julian.paszkiewicz@westsussexcab.org.uk or visit the website at www.crawleycab.co.uk

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