See the sights with a Bus Pass
The City Council has just published a leaflet which provides valuable information about concessionary bus passes available to residents of Milton Keynes. The leaflet covers eligibility criteria, benefits and the application process for both the Older Person’s Bus Pass and the Disabled Person’s Bus Pass.
A concessionary pass offers free or reduced-rate travel on local bus services, making it easier for residents to get around, whether for shopping, visiting friends and family, attending appointments or enjoying a leisurely day out.
The leaflet also highlights some suggested days out within Milton Keynes.
Click here to download your copy.
Night Shelter volunteers needed
The city’s Winter Night Shelters are open for their 12th year, and the team at UnityMK are calling
on our local community to get involved helping to provide emergency beds for people who would otherwise face sleeping outside in the freezing cold.
Last year a record 1,611 people died while experiencing homelessness and this winter, the need is greater than ever.
“Just a few hours of your time each week can make an incredible difference,” says Rob Wilford, UnityMK’s Operations Manager. “Every volunteer helps us create a welcoming, safe space for people who might otherwise be out on the streets alone.”
You can find out more and sign up to volunteer by clicking here.
Terminally ill residents to
no longer pay council tax
Milton Keynes City Council has approved a new policy to cover council tax for households impacted by a terminal illness diagnosis, in order to make life a little easier for residents facing this incredibly difficult time.
It builds on the city council’s existing scheme which helps people on low incomes by providing a reduction. For residents with a terminal illness, the scheme will cover the full amount of Council Tax from the date of diagnosis.
The decision follows a motion passed earlier this year to support the Marie Curie campaign calling for fairer financial support for people at the end of life. Research by Marie Curie shows that many people spend their final weeks struggling with higher costs and reduced income.
