Local Warmer Public Community Spaces
The Council is in the process of identifying a number of warmer spaces (called Local Warmer Public Community Spaces) in community based locations across the borough. A grant will be made available to relevant organisations to help facilitate these ‘Warmer Spaces’.
Residents will be able to attend the warm space free of charge and be able to have a warm drink whilst at the venue. The period the grant for the ‘Warmer Space’ is expected to cover will be from November 2022 to March 31st 2023. The grant is expected to support the venue in covering any additional heating costs as well as the provision of hot drinks such as tea or coffee as previously described.
As the scheme comes to fruition, the council will provide venue information on its website, social media accounts and via other communication channels. The provision of warm spaces will be regularly reviewed during this period and additional venues may be added to the list of Local Warmer Public Community Spaces.
For further information, please visit the council's Local Warmer Public Community Spaces page.
Homelessness services for those at risk of losing their home
East Staffordshire Borough Council seeks to prevent homelessness by providing front line advice and assistance via the Housing Options Service, helping people stay in their current home or move to new accommodation.
More information on our homelessness services
Local food banks
There are a number of local food banks cross the borough and other nearby areas.
Accessing leisure, sport and activity
- Everyone Active offer a number of complimentary memberships and discounts for a number of different groups within the area including a leisure Pass discount to eligible leisure centre users with low incomes.
- Meadowside Leisure Centre has introduced an Active Ants sessions for young children, featuring an educational reading corner (at a discounted rate) within the Soft Play area.
- SEN children and parents receive reduced prices for Clip ‘n Climb and soft play on Fridays, as Everyone Active continue to honour sessions as a legacy of the Inspire Funding, which is no longer available.
Showering and changing facilities at Meadowside Leisure Centre
Everyone Active continues to support Burton Hope by providing free access to showering and changing facilities at Meadowside Leisure Centre for those in need.
Councillor Support
Contact your local Councillor for advice, guidance and support.
MPs Surgeries for individuals
Local MPs for East Staffordshire are available for residents and businesses to discuss any issues they have, which can then be raised with the Council or relevant partner as necessary.