Mayor of Burnley opens Northern Community Bank’s new Burnley branch
At the branch opening of our not-for-profit cooperative that provides ethical savings and affordable loan accounts to the residents of Burnley and Pendle, speeches were heard from Councillor Charlie Briggs the Mayor of Burnley, Julie Cooper MP for Burnley and representatives from credit unions across the UK who attended the opening of the new premises located at 48 St James’s Street.
Mayor Charlie Briggs cut the ribbon to officially open the branch which will provide Northern Community Bank’s saving and borrowing services six days a week
I am happy to see Northern Community Bank on Burnley’s high street, it is good for the town and its people to be able to access much needed services
Northern Community Bank President Gerard Spain welcomed Councillor Briggs and outlined the community bank’s long term commitment to the residents of Burnley
At a time when some businesses and banks are vacating the high street, by opening this branch we are telling the community that Northern Community Bank are committed to providing saving and borrowing facilities to Burnley and Pendle for many years
The new branch has been totally renovated to include a private interview room and cashier desks for account holders to deposit and withdraw. Julie Cooper MP spoke passionately about the importance of Northern Community Bank being situated on the high street amongst the banks, most well-known department stores and coffees shop
At a time when local people are experiencing low wages or worrying about the expensive Christmas period it is good know the community banks are here to help.
Amongst the large number of attendees were figures from the UK community banks movement. Karen Bennett, President of ABCUL the main trade association for community banks in Britain, gave a speech offering support from the association as well as sharing experience from Enterprise Community Banks in Liverpool where she is the Chief Executive Officer
The branch looks great, I am sure it will be a success and I know from Enterprise you will provide services that many people in community need
