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• Residents find relief at in-person Cost of Living event

  Attendees at our latest Cost of Living roadshow on Friday last week described it as “positive” and “very helpful” – commenting on how essential these in-person events are, and how useful it was to be able to get tailored and individual advice.

• Online hub for cost of living help 

  Wandsworth Council has put together a suite of webpages to help local people access support during the cost of living crisis. 

• Still time to share your experiences with Wandsworth’s Cost of Living Commission

  Commission set up to help residents through economic crisis Focusing on impact of rising costs of food, fuel, housing and transport Identifying how council can better support struggling households

• Cost of Living Commission wants to hear your views

  Commission set up to help residents through economic crisis Focusing on impact of rising costs of food, fuel, housing and transport Identifying how council can better support struggling households

• New Cost of Living Grant for Community Projects

  Wandsworth has launched a Cost of Living Fund to help deliver grass-roots community responses to the Cost of Living crisis.

• Cost of Living help available throughout 2024

  Financial assistance for residents of Wandsworth available in 2024Cost of Living Support Calculator will help you find what you may be entitled toAdvice and support available around the borough on how best to cope with the cost of living

• New Commission to support Cost of Living response

  As part of its commitment to help residents through the Cost of Living crisis, Wandsworth Council has set up an independent Cost of Living Commission

• Check if you qualify for cheaper water bills

  Lower income households across Wandsworth can benefit from cheaper water bills - with discounts worth up to 50% in some cases.  Wandsworth Council is raising awareness of the discounts on offer as part of our commitment to support families facing rising household bills in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

• Wandsworth team highly commended for reducing water poverty in the Borough

  A partnership between Wandsworth and Richmond Councils, Thames Water and Policy in Practice has transformed access to water bill support by removing the need for applications. 

• Independent Commission issues first recommendations on Cost-of-Living Crisis

  Wandsworth Cost-of-Living Commission issues interim report Recommendations set out solutions to mitigate the Cost-of-Living Crisis including support with food, fuel and benefits Council to consider all recommendations on top of its existing Cost-of-Living support package

• Get free, personalised money advice in Battersea this June

  People in Wandsworth are invited to speak to experts face-to-face at our next Money Advice Roadshow, taking place on Friday 6 June at St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise. The event will begin at 1:30pm, and run until 3:30pm, starting shortly after the Wandsworth Foodbank finishes its weekly session (12:30pm).

• Supporting you this Christmas

  As the festive season approaches, Wandsworth Council is delivering a range of initiatives to ensure that all residents, especially those most in need, can have a safe, warm, and merry Christmas. From financial support to practical assistance and festive fun, here’s an overview of what’s on offer this winter.

• Get help with food and milk costs for your children

  Families in Wandsworth are being urged to check if they are eligible for the NHS Healthy Start scheme, which provides up to £280 a year to help with the cost of food and milk.

• Wandsworth helps cut water bills for struggling residents 

  Wandsworth Council is backing a new scheme to help residents save money on their water bills – by cutting out the paperwork and getting support straight to those who need it. 

• Wandsworth Council awards grants for community groups to provide cost of living support  

  Extra help for vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living this winter   Money will support community programmes, including help with getting enough to eat   Part of a £5m cost of living support package from Wandsworth Council – believed to be the biggest cost of living response in London     

• Cost of Living Commission recommends ambitious action on housing, food, energy and transport

            Wandsworth Cost of Living Commission Report delivered to Council.           Short term support continues to be rolled out to fight the immediate cost of living crisis.           Long term strategic support being developed to help those who need it most.

• Council unveils £5m plans to tackle Cost of Living crisis

  Wandsworth Council has set out its plans to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis. Funding totalling more than £5m will be used to support a range of organisations, projects and initiatives all designed to give residents more support during these difficult times, with a strong emphasis on partnership working across all of our communities.

• Residents urged to check eligibility for Council Tax Reduction

  Residents may be eligible to apply for a Council Tax Reduction under the Council’s local scheme.

• Wandsworth benefits from the biggest Cost of Living Fund in London

  Thousands of free breakfasts for children have been provided by Wandsworth Council, which is also tackling homelessness, building affordable homes, and helping residents maximise the income they are entitled to. This works towards the recommendations of our Cost of Living Commission and builds on the £15m support fund the Council has provided – the biggest and most generous in London. 

• "I feel warm as soon as I walk through the doors" – Wandsworth’s Community Spaces

  Enjoying a hot drink and a chat in one of Wandsworth’s warm and welcoming Community Spaces is putting smiles on the faces of local people this winter.

• Council commits to ambitious long-term Cost of Living support

  Council accepts all 35 recommendations from the Independent Commission.   Focus on long term strategic planning to address systemic issues.   Cost of Living support for residents increased to £15m – the most generous in London. 

• Cost of Living bonus announced for council workers on low incomes

  The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg, has announced that he is seeking to make sure staff, not currently on the Living Wage, who are working for council contractors will receive a bonus payment.

• Hard pressed families receiving more financial support to help them through the cost-of-living crisis

  Additional cash payments paid direct to most vulnerable households Part of the council’s £5m Cost of Living support programme Wandsworth’s support scheme is London’s biggest

• Free meals and warm spaces part of Council’s winter support

  Community Spaces, funded by the Council, are reopening, They provide warm and welcoming places for all Wandsworth residents during the colder months. The spaces, some Council-owned and others run by community groups, offer a place to connect, enjoy a hot drink or meal, and access council services.

• £5m Cost of Living support approved

  Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg explains the ambitious plan to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis after the package was approved by Full Council.

• Council leader unveils far-reaching programme of support to help local families through cost-of-living crisis

  Council leader Simon Hogg has unveiled a raft of policy initiatives to help support local people through the cost-of-living crisis.

• Food up 14 per cent and £5,000 extra on your mortgage: How the Cost of Living crisis has hit Wandsworth

  Rising food, fuel, energy and mortgage costs are just some of the reasons why the council’s Cost of Living support is so vitally needed for residents, new figures have revealed.

• Council leader announces doubling of funds to help residents through Cost of Living Crisis

  Crisis support funding rises from £5m to £10m. London’s most generous scheme. Careful budgeting ensures council tax stays low.

• Council leader announces additional £5m boost to Wandsworth’s Cost of Living support fund  

  Support funding rises from £10m to £15m. London’s most generous scheme. Helping residents through country’s economic downturn.

• Deputy Mayor of London discusses Cost of Living support with Battersea families

  Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney visits Sacred Heart School Cost of Living Working Group talks to local families about the support they are receiving Visit also looks at impact of free school meals scheme