Mayor and MP open new St Albans Credit Union office

Friday 12 January 2024

The current mayor, a former mayor and the city’s MP all turned out to celebrate the opening of St Albans District Credit Union’s new office on Holywell Hill.

Daisy Cooper MP cut the ribbon with the help of the mayor, Councillor Janet Smith, a long-time volunteer with the credit union, watched by Lesley King, a former secretary and founder member, and the current chairman Colin Metcalfe.

Among the guests were also several directors, volunteers and supporters from the early days of the credit union, including John Peters, who as mayor of St Albans in 2002 performed the opening of the original office in Hatfield Road.

“You should all be justifiably proud of what you helped to set up 18 years ago,” said Chairman of St Albans Credit Union, Colin Metcalfe.

Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, said: “Huge congratulations to all of you for making this happen. St Albans Credit Union is clearly an amazing resource for anyone who needs an affordable loan – whether that’s to buy an annual commuter season ticket, to do home improvements or to tide them over during a difficult period. I’ve just learned a lot more about how the credit union works and look forward to promoting it to those who might benefit.”

Daisy Cooper MP cuts the ribbon with the Mayor of St Albans, Cllr Janet Smith, watched by St Albans Credit Union founder member Lesley King and Chairman Colin Metcalfe