The Council is to continue and improve upon its Warm Spaces Grant Programme again this winter, providing continued support for residents who need help with energy bills.
Following evaluation of the Warm Spaces scheme that ran in 2022/23, the Council has increased the grant funding available to ensure widespread coverage across the Borough. The grant is designed to contribute towards the costs of opening up community venues, extending opening hours and/or extending existing provisions.
The period that the programme will cover is from 1st November 2023 through to 31st March 2024.
An application form which contains more information can be downloaded below, and for any other enquiries please contact Sara Botham on sara.botham@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk on 01283 508038.
Find Your Nearest Warm Space
| Ward | Venue | Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | Queen Street Community Centre, Burton DE14 3LW | Tuesdays starting 5th December 9.30am to 11.30am |
| Bagots & Needwood | Tatenhill Memorial & Thanksgiving Hall, Main Street, Tatenhill DE13 9SD | Thursdays 9am to 1pm |
| Branston | Clays Lane Sports Pavilion, Clays Lane, Branston DE13 0PQ | Wednesday 10.30am to 12pm |
| Burton & Eton | Burton Caribbean Association, 346 Uxbridge Street DE14 3JS | Monday and Tuesday 9am to 11am |
| Burton & Eton | Riverside Church, High Street, Burton DE14 1LD | Various: Children under school age and their carers (Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 am) Children aged 8-11 years (Wednesdays 4.00-5.15 pm) Youth aged 11-16 years (Wednesdays 5.45-7.15 pm) Adults over the age of 60 years (monthly on Fridays from 12 noon to 2pm) Youth aged 11 to 17 (Fridays 6.30-8.00 pm) |
| Heath | Uttoxeter Heath Community Centre, Holly Road, Uttoxeter ST14 7DP | Weekday mornings 9am to 12pm |
| Horninglow & Outwoods | Horninglow Learning Centre at Burton Boxing Club, Bradmore Road, Burton DE13 0GH | Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 2.30pm |
| Shobnall | Princess Street Training, Education & Enterprise Centre, Burton DE14 2NW | Monday to Wednesday 1pm to 4pm |
| Shobnall | Burton Soup Kitchen, Rangemore Street DE14 2ED | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 2pm |
| Stapenhill | Number One Ferry Street, Stapenhill DE15 9EU | Monday 10am to 12pm (food bank) Wednesday 2pm to 4pm (over 18s only) Thursday 3.30pm to 8.30pm (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) Friday 3pm to 4.30pm (youth drop in) |
| Stapenhill | Short Street Community Café, Stapenhill DE15 9LT | Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm |
| Stapenhill/Brizlincote | Warm & Welcome at The Glebe School, Stanton Road, Burton DE15 9RW | Fridays 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
| Stramshall & Weaver | Stramshall Village Hall, Vicarage Drive, Stramshall ST14 5DL | Thursdays 10:45am to 12:45pm |
| Town | St Mary’s Church, Bridge Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8AW | Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm |
| Town | Uttoxeter Methodist Church, High Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7JQ | Tuesdays 10am to 3pm |
| Winshill | 181 Hawfield Lane DE15 0BY | Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm |
| Winshill | Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Canterbury Road, Burton DE15 0HD | Wednesday 12pm to 3pm Friday 9am to 11am |
Potential Warm Space Locations
The Council is in the process of identifying other potential warm spaces across the Borough and is seeking residents’ thoughts on local public organisations that could open their doors to the public this winter.
To put forward a suggestion regarding public buildings that could be used as local warm spaces, please contact sara.botham@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
For further information on support available to residents please visit the Council’s Cost of Living Support Page.