Two drop-in sessions will be held next month for residents of a rural borough seeking to cut their fuel bills.

They will be part of the Ribble Valley Energy Saving Week which runs from November 4 to 8 and is aimed at switching on householders to the wide range of help and support available to help them reduce costs and tackle climate change.

The free drop-in sessions will be held on Thursday, November 7 at Longridge Civic Hall from 10am to noon and Clitheroe Market from 2pm to 4pm.

They aim to inform people about the wide range of grants and other initiatives available to help them keep their homes warm whilst reducing fuel bills.

Experts from organisations such as Citizens’ Advice, Electricity North West, Homewise and local eco energy providers will be on hand to answer questions and signpost people to the best way forward for them.

They are part of the week-long campaign to plug people in to ways they can lower their energy consumption which is being led by Ribble Valley Council.

It will be linked to a social media campaign providing useful hints and tips for people looking to cut their bills.

Cllr David Birtwhistle, chair of Ribble Valley Council’s climate change working group, said: “These informal drop-in sessions are an ideal opportunity for people to come along and find out more about the wide range of help and support available to help them save money by cutting their household energy bills.

“That might be through better insulation, improving your central heating system, or even looking to invest in solar and other environmentally-friendly power sources.

“It’s an ideal opportunity to come along and speak to experts who really know their stuff and who can give helpful advice on a wider range of issues, no matter what your financial or household circumstances.

“These are information events, not sales pitches.

"It’s about making people aware of the help that’s available to them, no matter what their circumstances.”