Free roadshow bus to support South Ribble residents to return this September

South Ribble Together Roadshow bus. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council

South Ribble’s free roadshow bus will return this September to provide residents with support.

South Ribble Borough Council’s Together Roadshow will serve as a mobile hub where people can access a range of essential services.

The bus will stop at locations across the borough from Monday 9 September to Saturday 14 September.

Support will be offered for topics including money worries, housing issues, loneliness, employment, diet and mental health.

Progress Housing Group, Unify Credit Union, Citizens Advice, and South Ribble Social Prescribing services will be on hand to offer advice.

The roadshow is designed to offer confidential and tailored support to anyone who needs it.

Councillor Aniela Bylinski Gelder, Deputy Leader of South Ribble Borough Council said: “We know many of our residents continue to be affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Many people are finding it difficult to cope with the increasing cost of food, energy bills, and household expenses.

“We want to support healthy and happy communities ensuring there are opportunities for everyone, which is why we have launched this cost-of-living roadshow to help residents access free services and support when they need it.

“We’ve worked on a number of initiatives to support our residents already this year with the aim to help tackle issues before they become overwhelming, as well as providing emergency support to those in need.”

This is the second time we have delivered the Together Roadshow this year, and just this month we delivered our school pop-up shops which provided free school uniforms for families.”

Also, on hand at the Together Roadshow will be Dr Bike, who specialises in repairing push bikes, except for on Thursday 12 September.

The roadshow bus will be travelling to the following locations:

Monday 9 September
The Place, Wade Hall 11am – 2pm
Tesco Leyland 2.30pm – 6pm

Tuesday 10 September
Hope Terrace Car Park 11am – 2pm and 2.30 – 6pm

Wednesday 11 September
Saint Andrews, Longton 11am – 2pm
Hoole Village Hall, 2.30 – 6pm

Thursday 12 September
Bamber Bridge Food Warehouse 11am – 2pm and 2.30 – 6pm

Friday 13 September
Penwortham Community Centre 11am – 2pm
Tesco Penwortham 2.30pm – 6pm

Saturday 14 September
Tesco Leyland 11am – 3pm

More information can be found on the South Ribble Together Roadshow website.

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