The Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Funding has been launched by the Government this week. The scheme is intended to provide ?400 of support for UK households without a direct relationship to a domestic energy provider, for example those who live in care homes, in park homes, on houseboats or off the electricity grid.

Applications must be made through the UK Government portal, and not via Nottingham City Council. If you are eligible for payment, your details will be passed on to the City Council?s customer support team to make payment to you in one lump sum.

Visit the Government website here to find out more and to make your application. For those without online access, a dedicated customer helpline is available to assist eligible customers: 0808 175 3287.

With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, it's no surprise that many people are feeling anxious about their finances. Money worries can often lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. It?s good to talk about money. Let someone you trust know so that you don?t have to worry alone.

Next week there will be an Aspley Living Well Day event taking place at Aspley Library, Nuthall Road on Tuesday 7 March from 11am to 2pm. This event will have a wide range of stalls including employment, energy and money advice and support for older people, carers and families.?

If you?re worried about money, check what help you might be able to get by visiting Ask Lion to explore the range of resources available to you. Click here to receive money advice tips every month by signing up to our Help & Support newsletter.

Today marks the start of Women?s History Month, celebrating women?s contributions to history, culture, and society.

During the month we will also celebrate International Women?s Day on 8 March with a special event at the Council House in Old Market Square from 10am to 2pm.

Speakers at the event will include Angela Seddon from the University of Nottingham; Helen Voce from Nottingham Women?s Centre; Caroline Henry, the Police and Crime Commissioner and Cllr Neghat Khan, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods, Safety & Inclusion at the City Council.

There will be information stalls from the voluntary and community sector and workshops from Equipped to Succeed and Public Health.

All women are welcome at the event which will be a fantastic network opportunity. ?There is no need to book a place in advance.