NORTH Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) has outlined additional guidance to those struggling during the cost-of-living crisis.

Households in North Yorkshire struggling with the cost of living are being directed to community and financial support during the winter months.

NYCC are working with Community Support Organisations (CSOs), which have extensive knowledge on locally-run projects.

The CSOs can direct people to local support, such as food banks or food share schemes, community venues offering warm spaces or support groups.

Alongside the established foodbanks and network of the CSOs.

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There are 23 Community Support Organisations across the county, which co-ordinate volunteer and community support in each area – including Ryedale Carers Support and Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale Carers Resource.

Executive member for corporate services, Cllr David Chance, said: “Libraries remain - and always have been - places where people will receive a warm welcome and can spend a few hours without having to spend any money.

“But we understand that not everyone will have the mobility, or money, to travel to projects or community events over winter, which is why we are asking everyone to think about looking out for their neighbours, friends and family as we head into the colder months.”

More cost-of-living support in North Yorkshire can be found here.