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Cost of Living

We understand that the cost of living is high right now, and have prepared some resources we hope are helpful to residents.

Utility Bills & Energy Costs

Funded by Bromsgrove District Council, you may be eligible for the Household Support Fund, which can (amongst other areas) provide help towards energy bills, boiler repairs and more. Click here for more information.

The Government website also lists further ways to get help with your energy bills or to top-up your prepayment meter, for example through grants or certain benefits. Click here for more information.

The Bromsgrove Energy Advice Service (administered by Act on Energy) is also able to provide free advice on managing your utility bills. Click here for more information.

Social tariffs are also available for broadband and phone bills for those receiving certain benefits, granting cheaper prices compared to normal packages. Click here for more information.

If you meet certain criteria, you may be entitled to a low cost, Internet ready computer or tablet. Click here for more information.

If your water supply is provided by Severn Trent, they have advice and support with your water bill that can be found here.

If your water supply is provided by South Staffordshire Water, they have advice and support with your water bill that can be found here.

For TV Licensing, you may be entitled to use their “Simple Payment Plan”, providing a payment plan developed specifically for those in financial difficulty. Click here for more information.