NORTH Ayrshire Council is launching a Christmas social media campaign to highlight help for those who may be struggling over the festive season.

It is warning that people continue to struggle through the Cost-of-Living Crisis – often made worse by the social and financial demands of Christmas and New Year.

The council's campaign will run over five weeks and aims to provide residents with useful information that will be available this winter.

It will include topics like:

  • Financial and food support – including the Money Matters team, the welfare reform team, access to fair finance and the Fairer Food network 
  • Keep it Local – supporting your high street, local events and places to visit  
  • Winter readiness – preparing for winter weather, travel and road safety   
  • Health and well-being – access to support services
  • Recycling – festive recycling tips and Christmas and New Year bin collection arrangements 

Council Leader Marie BurnsCouncil Leader Marie Burns (Image: NAC) Council Leader Marie Burns, chair of the council’s Tackling Child Poverty and Cost of Living Board, said: “Council staff and services are here to help make sure that as many people as possible have a good festive season.

“Along with our partners, we are able to offer various types of financial support, and we understand that many residents find this time of year difficult as increased pressure is put on their finances. So please reach out and ask for support.

“One of the things we can all do to boost the North Ayrshire economy is shop and visit locally, so the money we spend is supporting businesses across the region.

“If we all make an effort to Keep It Local by spending and buying on our doorstep, this has a positive impact on the local economy.

The campaign hashtag is #NAChristmas24 and you can search for this on the Council’s corporate social media accounts X (@North_Ayrshire), Facebook (@NorthAyrshireOfficial) and LinkedIn (NorthAyrshireCouncil).