Published: Monday, 16th October 2023
The borough council organised ‘Beat Your Bills’ roadshow proved popular when it visited Stoke Ferry on Thursday 12 October. More events are planned across west Norfolk over the next couple of months.
The roadshows offer help on all aspects of cost of living, including information about how to access benefits, grants, discounts, save money and more.
Cllr Jo Rust, Cabinet member for People and Communities, said:
“As the nights draw in and our residents are impacted by the increased cost of heating their homes, and budgeting for Christmas, we want to reassure them that help is available, and we want to make sure they know what they’re entitled to and how to get it.
“These roadshows bring together different teams from the council including housing standards, Lily, Careline and external partners like Community Action Norfolk to give people access to the support that is there.”
Sue Lintern, a volunteer who helps run the Blue Bell in Stoke Ferry and is Councillor for the Wissey Ward where the event took place, said:
“I’m pleased that we could bring this roadshow to our community pub and café, it’s been well received by the residents here with around 40 people attending to find out how the borough council can support our community. I hope to see the officers return here in the future.”
At each event there will be staff on hand to answer questions and give information on a range of cost of living subjects, including energy bills, rent problems, general money worries, how to reduce costs, grants, benefits, tackle loneliness and social isolation.
The confirmed autumn dates for roadshows are as follows:
- Friday 20 October: Downham Market Marketplace – 09:00-14:00
- Monday 30 October: Hunstanton Town Hall – 09:00-13:00
- Tuesday 31 October: The Place, King’s Lynn – 10:00-14:00
- Friday 10th November: Memorial Hall, Snettisham – 10:00-12:00
Residents can also look on the borough council’s website for help at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/costofliving.
Jacob Medlock, Housing Standards Officer (Energy Efficiency) at the borough council, explains more about the roadshows below: