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'Warm Hubs' Now Available in Chester as a Result of Cost of Living Crisis

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   Rev. Andrew Glover and 'Warm Hub' project coordinator Abi Lycett of the Crossroads Community Hub.  T he Cheshire West and Chester council has joined the national 'Warm Welcome' campaign in establishing designated 'Warm Hubs' across the county for members of the public seeking shelter from the cold amid surging energy prices. As temperatures fall below zero and the cost of living continues to exceed household budgets, many can no longer afford to heat their homes through the winter. This year alone,  the energy bill price cap has risen three separate times with a further increase of 20% announced for April 2023. The Warm Welcome campaign aims to give those who struggle to pay their bills a space to escape the cold and currently provides over 3000 Warm Spaces nationally. In Chester this includes council-owned venues such as public libraries, Brio Leisure and the Grosvenor Museum, as well as many other independently registered spaces in the surrounding area suc...
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Chester By-Election Candidates' Plans to Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis

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 Chester By-election announced for December 1st.  A s the cost of food, housing and energy bills rise exponentially across the country, the cost of living crisis is at the top of everyone's mind.  According to Cheshire Live, Chester tracker mortgage borrowers can expect to see payments increase by nearly £49 per month and almost £600 annually.  (PA Graphics) Election candidates are eager to ease Chester residents' fears with their plans to tackle the cost of living crisis locally. Tory party candidate Liz Wardlaw had this to say " My mini-manifesto consists of not only supporting the Countess of Chester hospital but also securing any Conservative 'levelling up' money we can get. I want to invest in the town centre and support local businesses. I want to improve digital connectivity, especially in rural areas, and improve transport, connecting Chester to places like London, Manchester and Liverpool." She also assured voters "I will listen, I will lobby an...
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