New city centre service will help people through cost of living crisis

The Switched On energy awareness hub has opened in High Street to offer free advice and guidance on keeping fuel bills as low as possible.

The service, funded by Swansea Council and operated by Environment Centre Swansea, first operated in nearby Nelson Street in the first half of this year.

It has an ongoing programme of community visits that regularly takes practical tips to easily accessible venues in Swansea neighbourhoods.

Council joint deputy leader Andrea Lewis said: "Our support to local people is especially important in these difficult times. I thank all our partners who continue to help deliver this service."

Switched On is open at: Swansea Community Workshops, 208 High Street, every Thursday and Friday, 10am-4pm.

Community outreach sessions are being held at locations such as Gorseinon, Townhill, Morriston, Clydach and Penlan.

Rhian Corcoran, manager of Environment Centre Swansea, said: "Many people will be reassured that this service will continue and has a highly visible new presence at the heart of the city centre."

Partners and supporters have included Western Power Distribution, the National Energy Agency, Warm Wales, council departments, Swansea MAD, EON Energy, City Energy and Yes Energy Solutions.

More: www.environmentcentre.org.uk/switched-on

Photo: High Street's new Switched On energy awareness hub.