Cost of living

The cost of living is hitting people hard and Bolton Council, together with its partner organisations, have joined forces to help those in need with specific help with food, fuel, and money.

We have always offered a wide variety of support services for those struggling with their finances, but as prices continue to rise an increasing number of home owners and local businesses are finding it hard to make ends meet.
 

Changes to School Holiday Food Vouchers After Summer 2026

If your child receives Free School Meals, there are important changes to holiday food vouchers after Summer 2026. Find out what is changing, what support remains available and where to get help.

Find out more

Jobcentre Plus drop-in events

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Monday 2 November

Bolton College, Deane Rd, Bolton, BL3 5BG

  • 9:30am to 2pm

Tuesday 3 November

Tesco Extra, Middlebrook, Mansell Way, Horwich, BL6 6JS

  • 9:30am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 4pm

Thursday 5 November

Bridge Church, 109 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX

  • 9:30am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 3:30pm

Friday 6 November

Asda Astley Bridge, Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 8QG

  • 9:30am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 4pm

Monday 9 November

Horwich Leisure/Medical Centre, Victoria Rd, Horwich,
BL6 5PY

  • 9:30am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 4pm

Tuesday 10 November

Live Well Event, 39 Kentmere Road, Breightmet, BL2 5JG

  • 9:30am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 3:30pm

Wednesday 11 November

Tesco Little Lever, Crossley St, Bolton, BL3 1AA

  • 9:30am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 3:30pm

Friday 13 November

Bolton College, Deane Rd, Bolton, BL3 5BG

  • 9:30am to 2pm