Thousands of families living in fuel poverty in Hackney and Islington will be forced to make tough decisions on whether to heat their home or eat this winter.
Thousands of families living in fuel poverty in Hackney and Islington will be forced to make tough decisions on whether to heat their home or eat this winter.
Finsbury Park in winter, January 2021.
- Credit: Ben Romberg
Fuel vouchers are now available to Hackney residents to help pay winter bills.
The joint initiative launched by Hackney council and East End Citizens Advice Bureau will see vouchers provided to people unable to pay their bills, through the local authority s Here to Help phone line.
Cllr Chris Kennedy, cabinet member for health, adult social care and leisure, said: “Ensuring that our vulnerable residents have the help and support they need has been our number one priority throughout the pandemic, and our partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau will continue this important work.