Cardiff Council is looking into the possibility of setting up warm spaces this winter to help those struggling with the rising cost of living. A number of councils across the UK have already committed to setting up 'warm banks' - spaces where members of the public can go and shelter from the cold.
Community groups and churches in Cardiff are already looking at how they can support people who will struggle with high energy bills this winter. Liberal Democrats group leader at Cardiff Council Cllr Rhys Taylor has also called on the local authority to provide small grants to local groups in order for them to keep their doors open during the colder months.
A Cardiff Council spokesperson said: “We are rapidly working on a number of projects, including warm spaces in some of our community buildings, to support anyone struggling with the cost of living this winter. Our projects will help people to claim everything they are entitled to and provide support with debts they may have."
