Help with the Cost of Living Crisis

Every year thousands of people find themselves in crisis. The key thing is that you take action now and reach out to get the help you need.

This webpage will take you through some of the first steps that you will need to complete and the links for the key organisations that can help people in your situation.

Find help with the Cost of Living Crisis

Free drop-in events for help with the cost of winter

Come along to our free events for expert help and advice on managing energy, money and welfare in these difficult times.

https://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/news/2023/1/free-drop-in-events-to-help-south-somerset-residents-with-the-cost-of-winter/

New Somerset Council - Our Customer Panel

Help us shape your services by taking part in our customer panel.

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Have your say! SSDC Consultation and Engagement Hub

Take part in any of our open consultations and surveys here. 

Consultation and Engagement Hub

Visit the South Somerset Environment website

We declared a climate and ecological emergency in May 2019, and are working at pace to deliver sustainable projects for South Somerset. We're committed to enabling our residents and businesses to lower their carbon emissions as well as significantly reducing our own. We have a dedicated South Somerset Environment microsite. Pop over and take a look and join us on the journey to carbon neutrality by 2030. 

South Somerset Environment website

Careline South Somerset

Careline is an emergency response system for people who need reassurance that help is at hand at the push of a button 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

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What to do if your refuse, recycling or garden waste collection is missed

Find out the latest news about waste and recycling collections in South Somerset and what to do if your collection is missed or delayed

Waste & Recycling update