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| Cost of living roadshows to tour West Northamptonshire | Cost of living roadshows to tour West Northamptonshire |
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| West Northamptonshire Council said it had organised the roadshows so no-one would have to face financial difficulties alone | West Northamptonshire Council said it had organised the roadshows so no-one would have to face financial difficulties alone |
| A series of cost-of-living roadshows is taking place in a county's libraries, schools and churches. | A series of cost-of-living roadshows is taking place in a county's libraries, schools and churches. |
| The events are being organised by West Northamptonshire Council, which says they are "a vital way to connect with residents". | The events are being organised by West Northamptonshire Council, which says they are "a vital way to connect with residents". |
| The authority says the roadshows will offer advice on everything from family finances to mental health support. | The authority says the roadshows will offer advice on everything from family finances to mental health support. |
| They start on 10 June and finish a month later. | They start on 10 June and finish a month later. |
| While a 2024 report found that West Northamptonshire had lower levels of deprivation than the England average, there are some areas where poverty is still a major problem. | While a 2024 report found that West Northamptonshire had lower levels of deprivation than the England average, there are some areas where poverty is still a major problem. |
| King's Heath in Northampton was identified by MPs as one of 225 "left behind" areas in the country in 2022. | King's Heath in Northampton was identified by MPs as one of 225 "left behind" areas in the country in 2022. |
| The Northampton districts of Talavera and Queensway were also on the list. | The Northampton districts of Talavera and Queensway were also on the list. |
| Even in rural areas, which are often seen as more affluent, there are pockets of deprivation. | Even in rural areas, which are often seen as more affluent, there are pockets of deprivation. |
| More than 14,000 people in rural Northamptonshire are seen as income deprived, while the town of Towcester shows high levels of food insecurity. | More than 14,000 people in rural Northamptonshire are seen as income deprived, while the town of Towcester shows high levels of food insecurity. |
| Kings Heath in Northampton is one of the county's most deprived areas | Kings Heath in Northampton is one of the county's most deprived areas |
| The roadshow will visit four less affluent areas of Northampton as well as two villages. | The roadshow will visit four less affluent areas of Northampton as well as two villages. |
| Laura Couse, the council's cabinet member for public health, said: "We understand that the rising cost of living continues to affect many households, and no one should feel they have to face these difficulties alone. That's why we're bringing together a wide range of local organisations and services under one roof—to make it easier for people to access the help they need. | Laura Couse, the council's cabinet member for public health, said: "We understand that the rising cost of living continues to affect many households, and no one should feel they have to face these difficulties alone. That's why we're bringing together a wide range of local organisations and services under one roof—to make it easier for people to access the help they need. |
| "These events are a vital way for us to connect with residents and ensure they know what support is available during these challenging times." | "These events are a vital way for us to connect with residents and ensure they know what support is available during these challenging times." |
| The advice available includes energy-saving tips, debt management advice and mental health resources. | The advice available includes energy-saving tips, debt management advice and mental health resources. |
| The council said its cost of living support hub was also available for people who could not attend a roadshow. | The council said its cost of living support hub was also available for people who could not attend a roadshow. |
| The community room at Bugbrooke Chapel is one of the roadshow venues | The community room at Bugbrooke Chapel is one of the roadshow venues |
| The sessions are: | The sessions are: |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School - 10 June, 14:00 to 16:00 BST | |
| Central Northampton Library - 12 June, 11:00 to 13:00 BST | Central Northampton Library - 12 June, 11:00 to 13:00 BST |
| Weston Favell Library - 19 June, 11:00 - 13:00 BST | Weston Favell Library - 19 June, 11:00 - 13:00 BST |
| Broadmead Community Church - 25 June, 12:00 -14:00 BST | Broadmead Community Church - 25 June, 12:00 -14:00 BST |
| West Haddon Sports Pavilion - 26 June, 14:00 - 16:00 BST | West Haddon Sports Pavilion - 26 June, 14:00 - 16:00 BST |
| Bugbrooke Community Living Room - 3 July, 14:00 - 16:00 | Bugbrooke Community Living Room - 3 July, 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Bellinge School, Northampton - 10 July, 11:00 - 13:00 BST | Bellinge School, Northampton - 10 July, 11:00 - 13:00 BST |
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