Cost of living crisis: Hull City Council sets out significant package of support

Hull City Council has set out a significant ‘cost of living rescue package’ of measures in response to the cost of living emergency. The plans could include millions of pounds of vital support to local residents.

The Council has launched a dedicated telephone hotline, online hub and email address to help local residents access the help they need. These will connect local people with advice, information and support, including how to check they are claiming any benefits they are entitled to, food bank details, grants and more.

The council has also pledged to work with local businesses and local community and voluntary organisations to create ‘warm spaces’. These are free to use places where people can stay warm, charge phones and have hot drinks. Similar facilities are in place around the country, as unaffordable fuel bills prevent people being able to heat their homes.

A comprehensive package of measures will also be put forward to the council’s cabinet later this month which, subject to cabinet agreement and confirmation of additional government funding, will help local residents.

The council is working with partners in the Hull Cost of Living Network, including Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) and voluntary sector support group Forum to agree the emergency support.

To find out more the councils plans please visit their website here Cost of living crisis: Hull City Council sets out significant package of support – Hull CC News