The feedback on the Caerleon cost of living crisis meeting, held on Saturday 1 October, was very positive. The aim of the meeting was to make local people aware of the help and support available in meeting the challenge of rising inflation and the surge in the cost of energy. Councillor Steve Cocks told those attending that, “local councillors are very conscious of the financial challenges that many people in Caerleon are facing. What we want to do is make sure that people know where to go for help and support. There is lots available.”
The meeting was attended by local councillors, Senedd Member Jayne Bryant, and representatives from Citizens Advice, Mind and ReMake Newport. It was explained that help and advice was available on a whole range of issues, including entitlement to benefits, financial support, energy costs, mental health support and the repair of household items.
Councillor Jason Hughes told people of plans for a Caerleon hub over the winter, where people could come to meet and obtain information on dealing with the crisis. He commented that, “Covid showed Caerleon is a caring community and that people rally round when others are in need and he was confident that this would happen again.”
A range of information was available at the meeting and people were reminded that more is available on the Newport Council website and the Welsh Government website. Councillor Baker-Westhead also emphasised that local councillors were always available. “We may not have the answer to your question,” she commented, “but we will be able to point you to people who will.”
These are some sources of help and advice.
Newport Citizens Advice
Phone: 0300 3302 117 / 01633 222622
Website: http://www.newportca.org.uk
8 Corn Street, Newport, NP20 1DJ
Turn2us: help with benefit entitlement
Phone: 0800 802 2000
Entitledto: help with benefit entitlement
StepChange: debt advice
Phone: 0800 138 1111
Nest: support in making homes energy efficient
Phone: 0808 808 2244
Mind: mental health support and wellbeing
Phone: 01633 258741
100-101 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LU
C.A.L.L: Mental health helpline Wales
Phone: 0800 144 8824
RE:MAKE Newport: community repair, reuse and hire
Phone: 01633 846806
26 Skinner Street, Newport NP20 1HB
Welsh Government: get support with the cost of living
There is lots of information on the website at:
https://gov.wales/get-help-cost-living
Newport City Council: support and advice
There is lots of information on the website at:
https://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Support-and-Advice/Support-and-Advice.aspx
Caerleon Newport City Councillors
Claire Baker-Westhead: [email protected]
Steve Cocks: [email protected]
Jason Hughes: [email protected]
Newport West Senedd Member: Jayne Bryant
Phone 01633 376627
Newport West Member of Parliament: Ruth Jones MP
01633 256268
