Category: Cost of living

67 Cost of living posts found.

Have you received all of the energy support that you are entitled to?

04/05/2023
Cost of living

There have been a number of energy support schemes from HM Government available to households since October 2022, depending on the way…

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Cost of Living payment: £301 on the way for eligible households

25/04/2023

Many of the lowest-income households will get new Cost of Living Payments from the Government, as bills and food costs remain high…

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Shropshire HAF entertains hundreds of children over Easter school holidays

25/04/2023
children with their feet in a small pool of water

The Easter 2023 programme of holiday activities and food, co-ordinated by Shropshire Council, welcomed hundreds of children and young people across 57…

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Community venues stepped up for Shropshire’s Warm Welcome

21/04/2023
A group of people sit around a table smiling. There is knitting in front of them.

More than 80 community venues in Shropshire opened their doors to offer residents a warm welcome this winter, as energy prices pushed…

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Community organisations in south Shropshire invited to networking event

11/04/2023

Organisations and individuals who work with local communities in south Shropshire are  invited to a Strengthening Families Networking Market Place event at…

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Pop up youth spaces for young people this Easter

04/04/2023
Children having HAF fun at The Bridge Youth Centre in Bridgnorth

Young People in Shropshire can now enjoy more Easter activities across the county thanks to HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) funding. Shropshire…

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Holiday fun with Holiday Activities and Food – spaces still available!

28/03/2023
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There is still time for eligible children to be registered for holiday fun on the Shropshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme…

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What will the spring Budget mean for your energy bills?

20/03/2023
Cost of living

Last Wednesday’s Budget announcement by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt included an extension to the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) for a further three…

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Free school meals support to continue in Easter holidays as part of £4.1m package to support households with cost of living

15/03/2023
Cost of living

Families in Shropshire who currently receive free school meals during school term time will continue to receive support over the Easter holiday…

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Energy bills support for off-grid households

08/03/2023
Thermostat

The Government has opened online application portals for its Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding and Alternative Fuel Payments for those who…

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