Have you heard about our 'Warm Rooms' initiative at East Suffolk Council?
A network of Warm Rooms has opened to provide a safe, welcoming space for anyone struggling with heating costs during the winter months. Each provides a warm space, hot drinks and an opportunity to connect with other members of the community.
Cllr Letitia Smith, East Suffolk Council cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism, said:
“We are acutely aware of the financial pressures currently faced by individuals and families in our communities, so I’m pleased that we are able to launch this network of welcoming spaces and help alleviate some of that burden.
“Our officers have been working hard towards a target of providing at least one small and two large Warm Rooms in each Community Partnership area, operating at least twice a week for 22 weeks.
“We will be reaching out to businesses to donate Warm Rooms, or to donate money to fund Warm Rooms to add to the network.
“We are very grateful for the show of support we’ve received so far – and it means we’re able to 6,366 hours of warmth over winter.”
Meanwhile, a new grant funding scheme has been made available for voluntary organisations and community groups to help people struggling to meet the cost of living.
The East Suffolk Cost of Living Community Grant Fund has been set up with funding via the Suffolk Collaborative Communities Board, from the Suffolk Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF).
Please click here to find out more information about warm rooms: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/news/east-suffolk-warm-rooms-winter-loca…
Pictured are (left to right):
Lowestoft Rising manager Phil Aves, Rev Damon Rogers, East Suffolk Communities Support Officer Louise Thomas, Lowestoft and Northern Parishes Community Partnership Vice Chairman Danny Steel, Debbie Blowers, of Bact Community Transport, Lowestoft and Northern Parishes Community Partnership Chairman Paul Ashdown, and East Suffolk Council cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism, Cllr Letitia Smith. With refreshments donated by Balfour Beatty.St Andrews Community Church was among 10 Warm Rooms in Lowestoft visited by representatives of East Suffolk Community Partnerships on Wednesday 30 November.
