Bridlington has seen the official opening of a new Citizens Advice office located on Manor Street today.
The new facility is set to provide enhanced services to residents of Bridlington and the surrounding areas.
The official opening was attended by Chief Executive Tracy Wharvell and Chairperson Jim Doyle, who met guests at the event. The office was officially declared open by chairperson Jim Doyle and local MP Charlie Dewhirst.
The new office is situated in the former Barclays Bank building on Manor Street. Citizens Advice say this new base will provide the organisation with scope to expand their services and create a hub to work in partnership with other local organisations. The building has been converted into a light, spacious facility intended to provide a perfect new home for staff and volunteers and a comfortable, welcoming environment for clients.
Citizens Advice states their mission is to empower residents of Bridlington and surrounding areas with free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a wide range of issues. These issues include debt, benefits, housing, employment, relationships and family. Citizens Advice highlighted their status as an independent charity that has been supporting local communities for more than 85 years.
The building itself holds significant historical value for Bridlington. It is described as part of Bridlington’s heritage. Originally known as New Buildings, it was built in 1800 as two separate properties. Sir Henry Boynton (9th Baronet) of Burton Agnes Hall purchased the properties around 1811. He joined the two buildings, re-fronted them in stone, and inserted bow windows on all floors. He resided there until around 1832 but retained it as his townhouse. His mother, Lady Mary, died in the building in 1815. Portraits of her are housed at Burton Agnes Hall.
Chief Executive Tracy Wharvell and Chairperson Jim Doyle
The building also has architectural significance, having once housed the practice of Francis Johnson. Johnson was a renowned local architect known for his classical restorations and contribution to East Yorkshire’s built environment. His firm operated from Manor Street in the 1930s before moving to High Street, embedding the building in the town’s architectural legacy. It is noted as a coincidence that Francis Johnson was also the architect responsible for the restoration of the Long Gallery at Burton Agnes Hall.
The building has been leased to Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding by the Lords Feoffees. The Lords Feoffees have a charitable mission to benefit the town that dates back nearly 400 years.
Citizens Advice currently supports thousands of clients a year from across the East Riding. They offer support in person in Bridlington at a weekly drop-in session on Tuesdays and through pre-arranged appointments on other days. The new office opened for drop-in clients on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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