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.
 

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

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Monday 1 June

Morning 9:30am to 1:00pm

  • Horwich Medical & Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, BL6 5PY

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Horwich Medical & Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, BL6 5PY

Wednesday 3 June

Morning 9:30am to 12:00pm

  • John Holt Centre, Birch Ave, Westhoughton, BL5 2NR

Afternoon 1:00pm to 3:00pm

  • Westhoughton Community Hub, Central Drive, BL5 3DS

Thursday 4 June

Morning 9:30am to 12:30pm

  • Westhoughton Hub Recruitment Event, Central Drive, BL5 3DS

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

Friday 5 June

Morning 9:30am to 1:00pm

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

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

Monday 8 June

Morning 9:30am to 1:00pm

  • Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Horwich, BL6 5PY

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Horwich, BL6 5PY

Tuesday 9 June

Morning 9:30am to 1:00pm

  • Westhoughton Community Hub, Central Drive, BL5 3DS

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Westhoughton Community Hub, Central Drive, BL5 3DS

Wednesday 10 June

Morning 9:30am to 1:00pm

  • Tesco Little Lever, Crossley St, BL3 1AA

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Tesco Little Lever, Crossley St, BL3 1AA

Thursday 11 June

Morning 8:30am to 12:00pm

  • Pikes Lane Primary School, Gibraltar St., BL3 5HU

Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

Friday 12 June

Morning 11:00am to 3:00pm

  • Masjid-e-Noorul Mosque Prospect Street, BL1 3QH