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Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 Winter support for residents facing cost pressures

The plans aim to help more people access food, financial advice and help with heating costs.

* Wolverhampton City Council has announced plans to help residents struggling with cost of living issues, including access to affordable food and financial advice.
* New community shops will open in Pendeford and Graiseley, while a shop in Bilston is set to reopen.
* Over 17,000 people have used the council's community shops over the past six months, but many residents still face difficult choices over household bills.
* The council has distributed over £18.5m to support residents through its cost-of-living programmes, with more than 135,000 people receiving assistance.
* A new three-year financial wellbeing strategy will be launched to support residents struggling with living costs.
* The council's Community Chefs programme, which provides food for vulnerable individuals, will expand into schools.
* The Boost financial wellbeing service will also be expanded during the winter.
* Winter warm packs have been distributed through the city's family hubs, and adult social care teams are working with health services to reduce seasonal pressures on the NHS.