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Cost effective ways to stay warm this winter

Cost effective ways to stay warm this winter

Energy bills are still much higher than we’re happy with, so here are some ways you can stay warm this winter and won’t break your budget. Be clever with using the heating If you’re worried about the cost of gas or electric, you can be clever about how you heat your home. For instance, you… Read More…

Money saving tips for Christmas

Money saving tips for Christmas

For most of us, Christmas is the most expensive time of the year and with the current cost of living situation, it is more important than ever to be careful with how much we are spending. Here are some suggestions on how to have a great Christmas without breaking the bank.   Instead of planning… Read More…

Top tips on saving for your child’s future

Top tips on saving for your child’s future

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s a special day for children to celebrate their mums and show their appreciation for everything they do. But for mothers in 2023, the rising cost of living makes planning for their children’s future is not easy. Not only do parents want to start a savings pot for their… Read More…

Bath Central library hosts monthly pop-up with energy advice experts

Bath Central library hosts monthly pop-up with energy advice experts

Residents wanting to reduce their bills or insulate their homes will be able to get guidance from trained energy experts at a monthly pop-up event in Bath. Starting this week, staff from the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) will be manning a stall outside Bath Central Library on the first Wednesday of every month The… Read More…

Money saving tips for parents

Money saving tips for parents

We’ve all heard to news about the predicted rise of energy costs this autumn and winter and for many of us, the struggle has already begun. Those on low incomes will have already had their first instalment of the Cost of Living payment from the Government and a second is due to arrive in the… Read More…

Free school meals vouchers for summer holidays

Free school meals vouchers for summer holidays

This summer, families in Bath and North East Somerset who are eligible for free school meals will be provided with vouchers worth £90 per child to help prevent holiday hunger. From 12:00 on Wednesday (July 20), families will receive an email from Bath & North East Somerset Council offering supermarket vouchers worth £15 per child… Read More…

Let’s make ‘Blue Monday’ Magnificent Monday

Let’s make ‘Blue Monday’ Magnificent Monday

Somerset County Council is dispelling the myth that the third Monday in January is the most difficult day of the year and are encouraging everyone to make it magnificent. Post-Christmas bills, faltering New Year expectations, short days and bad weather have all contributed to the day being branded ‘Blue Monday’. The Samaritans have organised ‘Brew… Read More…

Free fun activities return for eligible children this winter

Free fun activities return for eligible children this winter

Children and young people eligible for free school meals in Somerset will once again be offered free fun activities over the school holidays this winter.    Young people aged 5 – 16 years will have the opportunity to take part in enriching physical activities and be provided with a nutritious meal and information about eating healthily, as… Read More…

Don’t get into debt this Christmas

Don’t get into debt this Christmas

This time of year is always tough on your bank balance and we can all be tempted to rely on credit cards or loans to see us through. It isn’t just expensive presents, it’s buying the food and treats for the family, heating the house and of course, having a tree with lights will take… Read More…

Council tax hardship relief scheme launched during Covid-19

Council tax hardship relief scheme launched during Covid-19

Thousands of working age residents in Bath and North East Somerset are set to have their council tax reduced to help prevent financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. Bath & North East Somerset Council has made an urgent decision to reduce council tax liability to lessen people’s financial burden at a time when they may… Read More…

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