SIR,

I write in response to the article in the Monmouthshire Beacon on Wednesday 25th December regarding the merged Monmouthshire County Citizens Advice bureaux. As the Manager of Monmouth Citizens Advice Bureau, I would like to make clear to the people of Monmouth and surrounding areas that the CAB in Monmouth remains open for business as usual, a fact which was perhaps not quite clear from that article.

Monmouth Citizens Advice Bureau is independent of the Monmouthshire County CAB but will continue to work closely with the newly merged bureaux to provide the best possible service in Monmouthshire.

We continue to welcome people wanting advice from Monmouth Citizens Advice bureau. You can visit our premises at 23a Whitecross Street (behind the Library) for drop in sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Alternatively you can use the telephone service on 08444 77 20 20 or visit the website at http://www.adviceguide.org.uk">www.adviceguide.org.uk

Jo-Anne Sims

(Manager

Monmouth Citizens Advice Bureau)