Cost-of-Living Roadshow organised by Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.
Kate Osborne MP has organised a cost-of-living roadshow to reach out to local residents and ensure that they know how and where to access support as we head into a tough winter.
Kate Osborne said: “The cost-of-living crisis is hitting our community hard, and people are understandably worried about how they are going to pay their bills and feed their families over the coming months.”
“The Government has created economic chaos and sadly it is everyday people who are shouldering the burden as a result.”
“Our foodbanks are seeing demand rocket and shelves empty faster than they can be restocked – more and more working people now relying on foodbanks to feed themselves and their families.”
“I am inundated with constituents getting in touch, worried about how they will be able to pay their bills this winter and feed their families – it’s heartbreaking.”
“It is hugely important to me that Jarrow constituents know what support is available to them and how to access this support.”
“That is why I have organised a Cost-Of-Living Roadshow so those who are in need of support can come along and speak to myself and other organisations that are offering support.”
These Roadshows launch on 9th December, with the first being held at Heworth Leisure Centre from 10am-11.30am. The second session will be held later in the day on the 9th from 2pm-3.30pm at Perth Green Community Centre.
At these roadshows Kate will be joined by various organisations, including Citizens Advice, Age UK, Veterans Response, Mental Health Concern as well as representatives from each council.
On Friday 9th December at Heworth Leisure Centre 10am-11.30am I will be joined by:
- Citizens Advice Gateshead
- The office of Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
- Veterans Response
- Age UK Gateshead
- Gateshead Council
- Gateshead Carers
- Department for Work and Pensions (signposting advice only)
- Mind – Tyneside & Northumberland
Register to attend the Heworth Roadshow here.
On Friday 9th December 2pm-3.30pm at Perth Green Community Centre Kate will be joined by:
- Citizens Advice South Tyneside
- The office of Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
- South Tyneside Homes
- South Tyneside Council
- Veterans Response
- South Tyneside Carers Service
- Age Concern South Tyneside
- Mental Health Concern.
- Department for Work and Pensions (signposting advice only)
- Bede’s Helping Hands Food Bank
- Women’s Health in South Tyneside
- Groundwork
- Big Local Jarrow
Register to attend the Perth Green Roadshow here.
If you are unable to attend a drop-in but need support, please get in touch with my office either by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0191 466 1509.
