Bristol Weekly Magazine 1st December 8th December 2022

A special Cost of Living Advice Event will take place on Thursday 8 December in Weston-super-Mare to help support North Somerset residents worried about the impacts of cost of living increases.

A host of exhibitors will be there to offer support and advice including Alliance Homes, Bristol Water and Wessex Water, Citizens Advice North Somerset, North Somerset Council, St Monica’s Trust and Weston College.

Everyone is welcome to attend the free event which will take place at The Stable, 3-6 Wadham Street, Westonsuper-Mare, BS23 1JY from 11am to 3pm on Thursday 8 December.

Organised by North Somerset Together, a multi-agency response set up by North Somerset Council which includes key partners such as Citizens Advice North Somerset, Alliance Homes, the Jobcentre, Age UK and Town and Parish Councils, it will offer free face to face support and advice which can help everyone navigate their way through the current cost of living crisis.

Cllr Mike Bell, Deputy Leader of Somerset County Council said:

“We know people are very worried about rising bills and how they are going to cope in these challenging times. Every one has been affected and we are all in this together. This event brings together a number of key local organisations who can help. Come along, have a face to face conversation with organisations and leave more informed about your options and with helpful tips and advice.”

As well as the Cost of Living Advice Event, numerous measures are in place to help support residents in these times – from over 60 Community Living Rooms across North Somerset to help people keep warm this winter, over £4m in household support grants allocated to help our most vulnerable as well as support for food banks and businesses.

For a round-up of local advice, support and guidance about the cost-of-living crisis, visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ col. It includes help with bills, childcare costs, housing support, and energy and heating advice