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New Cost of Living Support Hub to support residents this winter

29/9/2022

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​West Berkshire Council Press Release 29/09/22
New Cost of Living Support Hub to support residents this winter
A new Cost of Living Support Hub is being created to support residents facing financial hardship this winter.
The hub will provide a single point of contact for residents struggling with the rising cost of living. It will provide advice as well as matching residents’ needs with support provided by local charities and voluntary organisations. It’s expected to open in the coming weeks, with more details about how to access it announced soon.
The new hub is being created by West Berkshire Council in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire – and will see it work closely with the local community and voluntary sector.
Ahead of the launch in October, initial activity will include working with partners to map food providers and other voluntary sector support for residents affected by the cost of living to ensure a comprehensive range of support is available to refer residents to as required.
Speaking about the new Cost of Living Support Hub, Leader of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Lynne Doherty, said: “This new hub will provide a one stop shop for residents struggling with bills and wanting to find out what help is available locally. It will bring together different agencies, skills, knowledge and service provision to ensure residents are supported through a tough winter.
“Through the pandemic and the support provided to Ukrainian families we’ve seen what can be achieved when the community comes together and I’ve no doubt this hub will also make a difference for vulnerable residents.”
Chris Boulton, CEO of Greenham Trust: “This winter is going to be particularly hard for many people. Working closely and collaboratively with the council and voluntary sector, the hub will mean we can support local people across the whole community who need it the most as quickly as possible. In times of crisis, we need to act fast. This hub will do that.”
Volunteer Centre West Berkshire Director Garry Poulson says “We know that the voluntary and community sector will be pulling their considerable weight and assisting people and their families at a time of great stress and strain. This hub will seek to ensure that no one falls through the cracks and gets the help they need, be it emotional, practical or financial help via the dozens of organisations in West Berkshire that have an empathy with the plight of people in these  tough times”  
The Cost of Living Support Hub will be the latest in a range of support for residents impacted by the rising cost of living. This includes:
  • A £694,000 Household Support Fund
  • A £100,000 Emergency Cost of Living Fund – support frontline charities to help residents
  • Launching a new online resource to help residents worried about paying bills find out about help available locally: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/cost-of-living​
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The Brightwalton Social

27/9/2022

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Licensed bar from 7.30pm to 10.30pm in Brightwalton Village Hall,
​Friday 30th September
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August WBC Update

26/9/2022

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Please find attached a copy of the August west Berkshire Council update from Ward Councillors, Clive Hooker
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Village Working Party

20/9/2022

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We are arranging a village working party for Sunday 9th October, there are jobs for all ages, great social effect with the benefit of refreshments, cake and sausage baps! 

We will be meeting at the village hall at 10am, please bring hedge cutter and strimmers if you have them are happy using them, rakes, gloves and general tools. 

One of the task will be wild flower sowing, perfect for all ages!

More details to follow, please save the date

​Thank you 
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Creation of a Community Coordinator Role in Brightwalton Village

5/9/2022

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We are now taking the next exciting step in its creation of a Community Coordinator Role. Having successful raised the funds to support the role for the first 2 years we are now ready to recruit!

The role is designed to bring the village together, encourage mutual support and friendship, like we saw during the pandemic and also times where the village has been snowed in. 
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The coordinator will interact with people on a one to one and group basis, hosting gatherings such as coffee mornings, lunch clubs, drop in mornings and provide opportunities for people from all backgrounds to come together to learn new skills and meet new people.

This paid role will be ideal for someone motivated and enthusiastic - warm and welcoming - organised and proactive. If you are interested and would like to apply full details can be found on the website home page. 
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