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.
Great British Summer Savings
You may have heard about some recent national measures to help with the cost of living. These include increases to wages and pensions, lower energy bills, and freezes on transport and healthcare charges.
More recently, the Government has announced their ‘Great British Summer Savings’, a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy the summer. This includes cuts to the costs of children’s days out, and free bus travel for all children aged 5–15 during August. Find out more about Summer Savings
Jobcentre Plus drop-in events
Monday 17 August
Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Horwich, BL6 5PY
- 9:30am to 1:00pm
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tuesday 18 August
Tesco, Long Causeway, Farnworth, BL4 9BW
- 9:30am to 1:00pm
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday 19 August
Tesco Little Lever, Crossley Street, Little Lever, BL3 1AA
- 9:30am to 1:00pm
- 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Thursday 20 August
Smithills Farm, Smithills Deane Road, Smithills, BL1 7S
- 9:30am to 1:00pm
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday 21 August
Zakariyya Jaame Mosque, 20 Peace St, Bolton BL3 5LJ
- 11:00am to 3:00pm