A COUNCIL leader has urged residents to contact a charity if they are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic. Cllr Hugh Evans, leader of Denbighshire County Council (DCC), praised the work of Citizens Advice Denbighshire for its work to provide free and confidential advice on a range of financial and well-being issues. During last year the charity, which is a DCC partner, secured more than £10.95million of benefit and tax credit gain for residents, raised 276 people out of fuel poverty and dealt with more than 8,400 enquiries. “As we know Covid-19 has bought many challenges to individuals within our communities as well as to public service organisations who support residents on a regular basis, said Cllr Evans.
Eat Well, Cook Slow project, by Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark launched
| Updated: 13:47, 21 December 2020
A project to help families cook healthy foods in the run up to Christmas has been launched in Newark and Sherwood.
The Eat Well, Cook Slow project, by Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark, gives residents the chance to receive a free slow cooker.
âWe quickly started to notice how families and individuals were struggling to feed themselves, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic,â said Newarkâs chief officer Jackie Insley.
âThese issues can arise for a variety of reasons but we have frequently seen clients with problems relating to employment, loss of jobs, debt and benefits.