'Warm banks' and 'mobile community shop' set for rural villages

Lincolnshire Live reports that organisations helping local residents deal with the rising cost of living will be granted £65,000 towards 'warm banks' and a mobile food shop for rural areas, with a total of £22,000 going towards a 'mobile community shop,' which will make weekly visits to villages around Retford

Councillor Kevin Dukes, the cabinet member for corporate services at Bassetlaw District Council, said the grants will be part of a "package of measures" to help residents in the district.

A range of organisations the provide residents with valuable services such as money and debt advice, offering warm and safe spaces, or access to affordable food will receive grants.

Almost £30,000 will be spread across district-wide services, including the Bassetlaw Action Centre and its new £10,000 budgeting advice service.

The tenancy sustainment service will be providing 60 slow cookers, recipe cards and more to help vulnerable households, thanks to a £2,000 grant.

The anonucement comes as councils across Lincolnshire are considering the possibility of opening 'heat banks' to help residents who will struggle through the colder months.

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Lincolnshire Live - 'Warm banks' and 'mobile community shop' set for rural villages

Bassetlaw District Council is a member of the Rural Services Network.  You can find out more about them at this link.