A FREE two-day consumer fair to help Islanders tackle the cost-of-living crisis and provide them with money-saving tips is being held next month.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Jersey Consumer Council, the event will bring together more than 20 consumer-focused organisations to offer free talks and advice.
Participants will include Trading Standards, Citizens Advice, Enable Jersey, Highlands College, the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, LibertyBus, Jersey Fire and Rescue, and the Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority, among others.
The fair will take place at St Helier Town Hall on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
Jersey Consumer Council chairman Carl Walker said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 30 years of the Jersey Consumer Council by holding a fair for all Jersey consumers, right in the centre of town.
“We encourage anyone concerned about issues such as the cost of living to come along to meet and hear from representatives of a wide variety of organisations, who will all be coming together to offer tips and guidance aimed at making consumers’ lives better.
“Whether you’re looking for money-saving tips, information on a specific consumer topic, or advice on an issue, there will be something for Islanders of all ages and we’re looking forward to welcoming as many consumers as possible.”
Exhibitors and speakers will address consumer issues, educating Islanders about their own consumer rights and providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions.
The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner is one of the organisations taking part in the fair. Operations Director Anne King said: “The Jersey Consumer Council works on behalf of Islanders, and we recognise the power in collaborating with the council to help consumers to make informed decisions – decisions which can be based on respect for privacy rights and transparency.”
More information is available at consumercouncil.je/fair.
