The illegal invasion of Ukraine and the rise in inflation across the globe, have - together - caused prices for everyday goods and energy to rise.
Since the very start of the rise in the cost of living, I have been keen to ensure that residents have as much assistance as necessary and are able to access it promptly and efficiently, too.
This has included my Cost of Living, which has been delivered to every house across Carshalton and Wallington - detailing the assistance available and the eligibility criteria.
Building on this, I wanted to let residents know that Smart Energy GB have put together a useful round-up of energy-saving tips to help those wanting to save money on their energy bills.
For instance, did you know that lowering your combi boiler flow temperature could save you £100, whilst turning down your thermostat could reduce your bills by £145.
Find out more here: www.smartenergygb.org/smart-energy-saving-tips