'We can’t just go out and earn extra money': Blackpool residents living in fear of losing homes over energy price hike
Elderly residents fear they may lose their homes after being confronted with increased charges which mean they must find around £236 extra each month from their pensions.
John Fleming, 67, said: “I can’t afford to live here due to these increases, and I’m not the only person in that position. It’s a real worry and I can’t sleep at night thinking about it, and how my pension will cover these big increases in bills. The increase is about 187 per cent which no-one can afford.”
“Customers at Windmill House have felt this impact through the service charge they pay to Great Places due to there being a communal heating system rather than customer’s paying bills directly to an energy company. “To support customers with the rising cost of living we have ensured they are getting the correct bills and we are supporting customers to reduce energy usage.
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