A new community hub has opened in Bury town centre, bringing together a host of support services to help residents.

Employment services provider Ingeus and the council launched the Bury NeighbourHub in the Mill Gate Shopping Centre on Monday, January 8.

Borough mayor Cllr Sandra Walmsley cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony for the hub, which provides a relaxed environment where people can go to seek help and advice on issues including housing, employment, money management and health.

The centre is open Monday to Friday with representatives from agencies such as Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice, National Careers Service, and local health support services regularly in attendance as part of a "one-stop shop" to help residents.

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Cllr Walmsley said: “It was an honour and a privilege to officially open the new advice centre.

“I’m sure it will be a great help to many Bury residents who will welcome a central point, open five days a week, where they can get advice on a wide range of employment and skills support.”

The hub is a collaborative project between Bury Works, the council and Ingeus.

The hub is open Monday to Friday with representatives from agencies such as Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice, National Careers Service, and local health support services regularly on site so residents can access a one-stop shop of support.

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It also provides a space for people from different backgrounds to come together and connect and get involved in community projects.

Cllr Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture and the economy, added: “This is a great initiative, and an excellent example of the council working with public and private sector partners.

“My thanks go to everyone involved in getting it off the ground, and I look forward to seeing how it gets on.

“Given the current economic climate, it’s so important to support those who have been out of work for a prolonged period back into meaningful employment.”

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Nicola Wood, head of delivery for Ingeus, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people attend the launch event.

“Our mission is to enable better lives and the NeighbourHub provides us with another avenue to support even more people with finding suitable local employment.”