The council will hire two new staff members to advise people on debt, but the overall pot of cash has been slashed
Budget cuts affecting debt advice services are due to hit some of the poorest people in Bristol struggling to pay their bills. The government has given councils across the country less money this year in a crucial grant that helps support households with the rising cost of living.
Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, slashed the funding in March for the Household Support Fund by around £100 million, giving councils across England £742 million for the year. So Bristol City Council has £1 million less this year to…
