Citizens Advice Cost of Living Newsletter August 2026

Posted on August 26th, 2026

Summer is here and whether you’re looking for ways to cut household bills, make the family budget stretch further or find some affordable fun for the school holidays, we’ve got you covered.

In this month’s Citizens Advice Cost of Living Newletter Aug 2026, we’re sharing practical tips and local support to help you make your money go further:

• Council Tax Discretionary Hardship Relief – struggling with your Council Tax? Our advisers share their top tips for making an application and explaining your circumstances.
• Charity Worker Discounts – planning a summer break? Find out how charity workers and volunteers can access discounts on holidays, days out, shopping and more.
• Could a SIM-only deal cut your mobile bill? – check whether switching your mobile phone plan could save you money each month.
• Summer fun without the big price tag – discover free and low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained across Wirral this summer, including free swimming, HAF activities, libraries and our fantastic parks and beaches.
• Could you be missing out on Healthy Start? – find out whether you could get help towards the cost of healthy food for your family.
• Back-to-school on a budget – from free pre-loved uniform to comparing prices and checking what support is available, we’ve got some tips to help keep those September costs down.

Take a look through the stories and remember, if you’re struggling with the cost of living, you don’t have to face it alone – Citizens Advice Wirral is here to help.