ONE-DAY EVENT OFFERS ADVICE AND INFORMATION ON HOUSING

THE doors are open for an event aimed at giving residents help and support to stay happy on the home front.

Your Housing Options is an all-day event to be held at Grimsby Town Hall on Wednesday, January 21, from 10am to 7pm. The event has been set up to provide a range of advice and information for people with concerns as the housing market continues to dip across North East Lincolnshire, and to highlight services available to any residents in the area who have housing needs or money worries.

Councillor Geoff Lowis, the council’s portfolio holder for regeneration and housing, said: “At a time when housing issues are causing concern for many residents, this event presents an ideal opportunity to give people access to a range of advice, services and support.

“Our message to homeowners and tenants is that we are all in this together and can offer a range of advice to people at all parts of the housing spectrum."

The event will feature representatives from the home options team, the Home Improvement Agency, Supporting People and benefits amongst others.

Residents of the East Marsh will be able to speak to representatives from the area renewal team currently stewarding a major redevelopment of the area.

Together with council teams from a wide range of services, there will also be representatives from local housing advice services and housing associations who can advise on finding a home, money management and renovating and adapting your home.

Councillor Steve Beasant, portfolio holder for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “Organising such an event is an acknowledgment that housing in the borough is a high priority for many residents. This event is open to all and should be able to point the way ahead for many families with concerns about how the economic slowdown is affecting them.

“I would appeal to anyone with concerns or seeking advice to pop in for a few minutes to access a range of expertise.”

Artlandish will be providing a craft corner for children between 10am and 3pm, there is a prize draw for ASDA vouchers and refreshments are available.

For more information about the event, contact (01472) 324877.

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