People living in one part of Merseyside have been offered "warm spaces" in response to the cost of living crisis.
Sefton Council confirmed that it has started offering spaces where people can gather to get warm without fearing about electricity and fuel bills. From today, Sefton Warm Spaces, which included libraries, community centre, luncheon clubs, charities and places of worship will be open to all.
The venues are open on different days and at different times ranging from morning to evening. A dedicated web page has been set up where people can check the details of the warm spaces as well as look at the interactive map. Each space will be heated, safe and friendly according to the council with it being a place where people can spend time reading, studying or chatting.