Surrey County Council opens Warm Welcome spaces across the county

Greater than 80 Heat Welcome areas have opened up throughout Surrey, permitting individuals to have a free scorching drink and socialise with others through the colder months.Neighborhood centres, church halls, and most of Surrey’s libraries are among the many venues getting used for the Surrey County Council (SCC) initiative, which is now operating for the fourth 12 months. Residents can entry these areas, which purpose to assist those that are affected by value of dwelling pressures, between Saturday and the tip of March. Councillor Mark Nuti, cupboard member for well being, wellbeing and public well being, mentioned the purpose was to “be certain that no one must be sitting in a chilly residence feeling alone”.He mentioned: “We all know how vital heat and firm is for individuals’s well being and wellbeing, and these areas not solely supply that however additional assist and recommendation ought to they want it.”Everyone seems to be welcome each younger and outdated. So, for those who want a spot to heat up from the chilly, come alongside to any Heat Welcome – take pleasure in a free scorching drink, pleasant firm or assist, we’d invite anybody to take up this supply.”Greater than 65,000 Surrey residents visited Heat Welcomes between November 2024 and March this 12 months.