OVER 40 PUBLIC LIVING ROOMS More than 40 Public Living Rooms are now open across North Somerset as free and welcoming spaces for anyone who needs extra support to keep warm this winter. North Somerset Council has worked with numerous organisations and community groups to help set up free Public Living Rooms across the region in direct response to the Cost-of-Living crisis with libraries, community centres, faith groups and many more stepping forward and opening their doors as dedicated warm spaces. To help find your nearest Public Living Room, a new interactive map is available at Public Living Rooms (n-somerset.gov. uk). Click on a map pin for more detail including address, opening times and facilities available. North Somerset Council has allocated over £25,000 in grants to help support organisations wishing to set up a Public Living Room with over £13,500 allocated so far – with more to come as additional warm spaces across the region come on board.
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Cllr Mike Bell, Deputy Leader at North Somerset Council said: “Many people in our community face enormous pressure due to the rising cost of living and onset of winter. This is a council that cares about people and I’m proud that we’ve been able to support so many organisations who are now helping run Public Living Rooms at this crucial time. These are welcoming places for you to come, grab a cup of tea, a bit of company and most importantly keep warm this winter.” In addition to the £25,000 funding provided by North Somerset Council so far, match funding of £2,500 have each been given by Alliance Homes, Bristol Water and Wessex Water to support North Somerset’s Public Living Rooms initiatives. Cllr Bell continued: “I’d like to thank the organisations who have contributed financially to this great work and helped to set up PublicLiving Rooms across the area.
