
Help and support with the cost of living
Peterborough City Council and our partners are Here to Help. Offering practical support and advice to anyone who needs it.
- Try our online assessment tool to see what you are missing out on, and links to relevant information based on your circumstances.
- Prefer to speak to someone - visit or call our network of community support hubs.
- Check out the local funding available - such as the household support fund.
- Finally we have included links to other schemes and support available nationally
Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food and transport? You are not alone; the cost of living crisis is affecting many of us. You may want help accessing grants and debt advice, support getting all the money you're entitled to, or simply want to know more about the government's recent support measures.
Whatever your cost of living worries may be, we've gathered some local and national information for you below.
Check the government 'Help for Households' website for all the support measures and funding available nationally. For example:
- Support with your energy bills
- Cost of Living Payment
- Support if you’re disabled or have a health condition
- Find help with your household costs
- Help with childcare costs
- Income support
- Travel costs
- Energy saving tips and opportunities to save money

- Healthy Peterborough has information and advice on how to stay well this Winter - Healthy Peterborough website
- Family Information Service - Practical information to help you manage electricity and gas bills
- Foodbanks can help with short term needs. Find your local foodbank.
Cost of living scams
We urge you to be wary of scammers taking advantage of the cost of living crisis.
Which? has produced a list of 5 cost of living scams to watch out for
Money Saving Expert has compiled a similar list
You should report scams, fraud and cyber crime to Action Fraud:
- Online via the Action Fraud website
- Call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2010