Category: Cost of living

69 Cost of living posts found.

Total of 1,000 places have been on offer through the HAF winter holiday programme

22/12/2022
Children having HAF fun at The Bridge Youth Centre in Bridgnorth

Hundreds of children across Shropshire are still enjoying being active and taking part in seasonal sessions offered by the Holiday Activities and…

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News from our partners: paying for Christmas with ‘buy now, pay later’ deals

15/12/2022
Online shopping

This time of year is always so expensive, with presents to buy and heating bills going up. I’ve seen offers for ‘Buy…

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Sleigh no to loan sharks

14/12/2022
You are not alone

At a time when households are under extreme pressure with mounting living costs, there is growing concern that unscrupulous lenders known as…

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Are you eligible for pension credit?

12/12/2022
Pension credit

If you are over state pension age and have a low income, you may be eligible for extra help with living costs.…

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Cost of living support for families and carers

05/12/2022
Cost of living

Do you care for others? Are you looking for some ways to help with the costs of food or care for your…

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News from our partners: keep your fridge and freezer on to reduce energy costs

28/11/2022
Fridge

Recent information from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown: 18% of people surveyed turned off their fridge or freezer containing food…

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Inflation, cost of living and more demand pressures on council budget

23/11/2022
Money

The rising cost of living, inflation and energy costs mean Shropshire Council is now working to reduce an overspend of around £11…

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Winter holiday fun in Shropshire with Holiday Activities and Food: bookings open

15/11/2022
Holiday Activities and Food this winter / Christmas flyer

Bookings are now open for the winter/Christmas Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities and  Food) programme. Shropshire Council is working with local schools, voluntary and…

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Worried about energy?

15/11/2022
Rising living costs

      Worried about paying your energy bills and arrears? The first thing to do is let your energy supplier know…

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£2.1m of targeted support to Shropshire residents to help with cost of living

07/11/2022
Cost of living help graphic

A new package of measures has been created by Shropshire Council to support vulnerable and low income households in the county as…

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