A HYNDBURN councillor has shown his support for the work of Credit Unions in the area as part of an international day to mark it.

Cllr Noordad Aziz, who represents the Netherton ward on Hyndburn Council, made his comments to mark International Credit Union Day.

Credit Unions are a community savings and loans organisation set up by members to benefit their community.

Cllr Aziz said: "‘I think it’s great to be supporting a wide-reaching campaign in the Credit Union Awareness week especially on International Credit Union day.

"I think we need to raise awareness of the work credit unions do especially with the recent stories of the sharp increases in unsecured debt."

He also recommenced anyone needing help visit www.firstchoicecu.net.