Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with Julia Cleeland, Operations Director, Mid & East Antrim Community Advice Service, and Paul Frew MLA at a recent visit to Mid & East Antrim Community Advice Service.
A major programme designed to help people access debt advice earlier and more easily will continue into the next financial year after strong early results across Northern Ireland.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that the Integrated Advice Partnership Fund will be extended into 2026/27, following an interim review showing high satisfaction rates and growing demand for financial support services.
The fund was first launched in November 2024, providing £1.7 million to councils across all 11 local authority areas…