Bath & North East Somerset Council is working hard to support individuals, families, businesses and communities through the recession.
This site aims to provide help and advice which can really help people weather the financial crisis.
Make sure you are getting all the benefits, exemptions, credits and other financial help you are entitled to from your Council and elsewhere:
Struggling to keep up rent or mortgage payments; facing eviction or repossession? This guide explains what to do and who you can turn to for help.
If you have money worries, take action quickly. Find out where to get help with budgeting, managing debt, cutting your everyday costs and avoiding getting ripped off.
Find out who to talk to if you're struggling to pay your fuel bills; how to get help to make your home cheaper to run; how to claim winter fuel payments; and who to talk to for more expert help.
There is a lot of support available if you’ve lost your job or are facing redundancy.
The Council is providing practical support to local businesses during this recession. It is also doing everything it can to strengthen the local economy.
Could you cut costs by changing the way you get around? Also discover how you could save money on your leisure activities.
Many people are worried that the recession will lead to an increase in crime levels. Bath and North East Somerset is traditionally a safe place to live, work and visit. We are working hard to keep it that way.
Don't let the recession affect your health. Find out how to get help with health-care costs and ways to keep fit and healthy on a budget.
Make sure you are getting all the benefits, grants and other financial help that is available to families with children.
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