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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May. You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID.

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Suggested social media posts

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Twitter and Facebook

Option one 

We know the #CostOfLiving crisis is affecting all of us, and we are #HereToHelp. We are working with @IslingtonBC who are offering advice and support on how to pay bills and keep costs down during this difficult period. Find out more: https://www.islington.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/cost-of-living-support 

Option two

If you’re worried about the #CostOfLivingCrisis you can get friendly advice on benefits, help with your bills or find out other ways to make your money go further from @islingtonbc. Call 020 7527 8222 or visit https://www.islington.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/cost-of-living-support. We're in this together #HereToHelp

Option three

We know the #CostOfLiving crisis is affecting all of us in Islington, and we’re working with @islingtonbc to help. The council offers friendly advice on benefits, help with bills and advice other ways to make your money go further. Find out more: https://www.islington.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/cost-of-living-support

Instagram

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We know the #CostOfLiving crisis is affecting all of us in Islington, and we’re working with Islington Council to help. The council offer friendly advice on benefits, help with bills and advice other ways to make your money go further. Call the council on 020 7527 8222, email heretohelp@islington.gov.uk or visit www.islington.gov.uk/costofliving.

Newsletters

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Help with the cost of living crisis

The rising cost of living is a very real situation that’s already affecting many families. Many people are already struggling with food and energy bills and, as we head into the winter months, this challenge will get even harder. We are working with colleagues from across the voluntary sector and the council to support local people. Islington Council is offering friendly advice on benefits, help with bills and advice on other ways to make your money go further. Please visit the Islington Council website, call the council on 020 7527 8222 or email heretohelp@islington.gov.uk.

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