Colchester Borough Council is providing support for residents facing the cost of living crisis. Find on their website about how to get help paying your bills, finding a job and overcoming financial hardship by clicking on the link below.
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/
There is a general enquiries phone number 01206 282222
There are a number of direct links below
Free School Uniform
https://www.dnanetworks.org/the-free-school-uniform-project
Council tax rebate
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/council-tax-rebate/
Customer support
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/customer-support/
Assistance with living expenses
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/living-expenses/
Help for renters
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/help-for-renters/
Disabled facilities grants
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/home-adaptations-and-repairs/disabled-facilities-grants/
Support paying your council tax
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/lcts/
Household support fund
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/household-support-fund/
Assistance with energy bills
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/energy-bills/
Debt advice
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/debt-advice/
Prescription pre-payment
https://www.colchester.gov.uk/supporting-colchester/residents/prescription-prepayment/