Free event in Morecambe offers advice to residents struggling with fuel bills
A free event in Morecambe will offer advice to people struggling to pay their fuel bills this winter.
Cosy Homes in Lancashire - your local council affordable warmth initiative - recognises that fuel poverty is a significant issue across the county with 14% of the population living in fuel poverty, and some areas having higher rates than the national average.
Fuel Poverty is a stark reality that means more than 10% of a household’s income is going towards the cost of heating the home alone.
To support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2025, Cosy Homes in Lancashire are hosting free Warm Matters events across the county offering expert wellness advice, money guidance and support to everyone struggling this winter.
The next event at The Platform in Lancaster on December 8 is from 1pm – 4pm and you will also get the chance to enter a free prize draw to win cosy household items and appliances. Every resident attending the event will also receive a complementary goody bag.
Stacey Walker, Affordable Warmth Lead Generation Officer for Cosy Homes in Lancashire, said: “For many households, choosing between heating your home or buying groceries is a challenge they face on a daily basis and Cosy Homes in Lancashire wants to reach out to everyone in this position to say that help and advice is there.
“Please do join us at one of our free events in support of fuel poverty awareness as we have a lot of organisations and partners joining us on the day who could really help you and your current situation as the winter chill hits begins to hit the region.”
For details of all the events, locations and timings, please visit www.chil.uk.com
National Energy Action estimates 6 million UK households are currently living in fuel poverty, up from 4.5 million in October 2021 when the energy crisis began.