We are delighted to officially welcome the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Shah Hussain, and his wife, Shewly Akhtar, as the newest account holders of Northern Community Bank.
Back in February, we had the pleasure of hosting the Mayor at our 43rd Annual General Meeting, where he gave an inspiring speech to attendees. During his address, the Mayor praised Northern Community Bank’s progress and the positive role we continue to play in the community:
“Your success is rooted in your commitment to progress and growth, providing ethical savings and affordable loans,” he told the audience.
“I have been impressed by the Community Bank’s recent modernisation, including the introduction of an app, an AI Assistant to help members, and a 98% of members saying they would recommend Northern Community Bank to their friends.”
He also took a moment to acknowledge some of our proudest community initiatives:
“I’m heartened to hear about the 12 lifesaving defibrillators that you’ve funded and installed across Lancashire and Cumbria. This initiative highlights this union’s commitment to the well-being of our community.”
Before concluding his speech, Councillor Hussain shared his intention to become an account holder of the Community Bank, saying:
“You are a valued member of our community, and I’ve made a commitment. I was speaking to my wife there – that I will become a member of Northern Community Bank after this.”
True to his word, Councillor Hussain and Mrs Akhtar visited our Burnley branch to open their Northern Community Bank accounts. We’re proud to now count them both among our growing membership.
On behalf of everyone at Northern Community Bank, we thank them for their kind words, support, and commitment. We’re delighted to welcome them both as new account holders. We look forward to their continued support as proud advocates of the credit union movement.
