‘Heat banks’, targeted payments and anti-poverty strategies
The Bank of England has warned that a typical home will be paying almost £300 a month for their energy from October, with the price cap due to rise by 70pc.
Town halls will also be targeting funding to those most at risk or in need, providing financial support and advice and implement wider anti-poverty strategies. Below is how each local authority in the region is planning to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis this winter. "This is particularly noticeable in relation to the increased costs of food and fuel, which have been driven by national and international factors. These pressures are not felt equally, and have a disproportionate impact on particular households.
Oldham Bosses are discussing what action to take after holding a ‘cost of living summit’ last week. Further details are expected soon, with council leader Coun Amanda Chadderton admitting the situation facing people is ‘worse than at any point during the pandemic’ Salford Council bosses say they are concerned about the impact the energy price increase will have on residents and are already planning for the cold autumn and winter months. The authority wants to support people to be able to stay warm and safe in their own accommodation. However, it is also working on plans for a ‘warm welcome’ at its buildings - such as gateways, libraries and leisure centres.
“We are also working with the third sector and giving them support in their vital work where we can. The full council unanimously passed a motion in the last few weeks which detailed some further actions. We will continue to look at more initiatives and heat banks are among these."
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