Free support for residents at city’s next Help at the Hub event

Tuesday, 9 April 2024 15:34

Residents who would like help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters can attend an open day in Heath Town this month.

Help at the Hub will see a wide variety of city organisations offer free advice and information. The event will take place at Stratton Street Community Centre, Nine Elms Lane, WV10 9AF, on Tuesday 23 April between 11am and 2pm.

The event has been organised by the council’s Public Protection Scams Team who will be handing out free scams awareness and prevention packs.

Residents with questions and concerns can meet with Aquarius, Camphill Village Trust, Citizens Advice Bureau, Cost of Living advisors, the council’s Customer Services, Council Tax and Housing Benefits advisors, Healthwatch, Public Protection Scams team, The Hope Centre, Waste Services, Wolves Foundation, Wolves at Work and Wolverhampton Homes.

Residents are welcome to drop in and speak to any number of the organisations for free help and assistance.

John Roseblade, director of resident services at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “This will be the twelfth in our series of Help at the Hub days which take support and advice into local communities.

“People are welcome to pop in and find help with concerns they may have, from work and health to finances and scam awareness.”

Residents do not have to book an appointment but are asked to please be prepared to wait if the event is busy.

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