Help at the Hub will see a wide variety of city organisations offer free advice
and information to residents. The event will take place on Wednesday 13
December at St Matthew’s Church, Willenhall Road, between 10am and 1pm.
The event has been organised by officers at City of Wolverhampton Council’s
Public Protection Scams Team who will be handing out free scams
awareness and prevention packs.
Representatives from Aquarius, Black Country Alzheimer’s Society, Carers
Support, Cost of Living advisors, Healthwatch, Public Protection, SUIT, the
council’s Waste Services, West Midlands Police, Wolves at Work and City of
Wolverhampton College will be available on the day.
Leader of the council, Councillor Stephen Simkins, said: “While this time of
year can be a cause for great cheer and fun, it can also be a worrying time for
many wondering how they will afford everything.
“It’s particularly hard again this year with the ongoing cost of living crisis, but
we’re doing all we can to support our citizens with a wide range of help on
everything from food and energy to everyday household essentials.
“I’d encourage everyone to drop into this latest Help at the Hub event, as
there’s a huge range of expert advice which could help ease the financial
burden this festive season.”
Councillor Craig Collingswood, cabinet member for environment and climate
change at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “This will be the tenth in our
series of Help at the Hub days, where we take support and advice into local
communities.
“This time of year can be a particularly challenging one for many people and
we want to make sure we reach as many people as possible in our local
communities.
“People can pop in and find advice and assistance on anything ranging from
money and education to health and scam awareness. Please join us on
December 13 for a chat and to find support.”
People do not have to book an appointment but are asked to please be
prepared to wait if the event is busy.
