RESIDENTS have been invited to give ideas on how Wealden District Council can better assist people to deal with the cost of living crisis.
The council has established the Cost of Living Strategy to replace its current Financial Inclusion Strategy.
This strategy will help the council set up its framework to ensure residents have the financial help they need.
A Wealden District Council spokesman said: “The financial wellbeing of our residents is important to us.
“The general wellbeing of our residents underpins the council’s core aims and research has shown there are clear links between financial insecurity and poor mental health.
“Secondly, because of the way our services are funded, we need to ensure residents are able to pay for council services such as Council Tax and rent if they are a council tenant or leaseholder. This is because we rely on this income to deliver our services.
“Finally, the availability and access to services to support our residents is fundamental to the council’s core aims.
“Therefore, as well as the direct support provided by a number of council services, we do provide funding to some third sector organisations so they can deliver support to our residents.
“We look forward to residents’ feedback on the proposed strategy.”
The consultation is open until May 12, 2023.
You can view the survey here: https://wealdendc.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/jr05tq
View the district council’s draft strategy here: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/housing-health-and-advice/housing/housing-consultations/draft-cost-of-living-strategy/
