Energy and utility bills

Support is available if you're finding it difficult to pay your energy bills, water charges or other household costs.

The services below offer energy advice, water bill discounts, low-cost broadband and mobile tariffs, heating support, and practical ways to reduce your energy use and save money. 

Bromsgrove Energy Advice Service

We provide a free impartial Energy Advice Service delivered by Act on Energy that helps you to cut energy bills, minimise home energy use, reduce carbon emissions and get advice tailored to you. Freephone 0800 988 2881. 

Ofcom Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages

Find out about social tariffs options for cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.

Severn Trent Big Difference Scheme

If your household income is low, you may be entitled to a BIG reduction. If eligible for the scheme, you could receive up to 90% off the average Severn Trent water bill.

TV Licensing Simple Payment Plan

Check if you are eligible for a TV Licensing Simple Payment Plan to see if you can apply to spread the cost of your TV Licence into more manageable payments.

Warmer Worcestershire Network

Information available, includes reliable hints and tips on how to reduce your energy bills.

Worcestershire Advice Network (WAN)

If you use oil or LPG to heat your home and are struggling with the rising costs who may be able to access support from the Worcestershire Advice Network (WAN).