Credit Crunch
The Economic Slowdown is affecting individuals, communities and businesses alike. Members of the Local Strategic Partnership have responded by joining together to find ways to minimise the effects on the district and has set up a Economic Group to co-ordinate the partnerships work in North West Leicestershire.
Below is a series of information sign posts to help everyone cope with the current economic situation.
Finance Advice
Free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects.
They can work with you to sort out any debt worries and claim the benefits you may be entitled to. We can help with housing and employment problems, or deal with queries about consumer or tax issues. We can advise on legal matters, answer questions about immigration, and we have lots of experience on family and personal matters too.
The District Council Advisers can give you advice on rent, housing & council tax and maximise the benefits you are entitled to.
Debt Support Trust
Offers immediate telephone /Internet based advice including a debt analyser /free money manager tool.
Directgov
Help with keeping your home, with training and skills and with jobs and benefits.
Marlene Reid Centre
North West Leicestershire Council for Voluntary Service at The Marlene Reid Centre provides a number of services to the community, based in Coalville but serving the whole of North West Leicestershire.
Housing
The District Council has many roles to play in helping with Housing issues.
Health/Leisure
Health
NHS Credit Crunch Website
If you're feeling stressed because of job insecurity, redundancy, debt or financial problems, don't wait for things to get really bad before seeking help.
Call the NHS Credit Crunch Stressline on 0300 123 2000
Is there to make a difference to the lives of people in England, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
There here for the public whenever they have health worries and we have the knowledge and experience to give them real help and reassurance.
Leicestershire County & Rutland Primary Care Trust
Their role is to ensure high quality, effective and appropriate health services are available, and to improve the public health of local people.
Leisure
North West Leicestershire District Council
Information on how to get reduced price admission to leisure facilities across the District.
Jobcentreplus
Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. Site offers information on job hunting and benefit claims
East Midlands Airport
The site details job fairs the airport will be attending as well as provding links to EMA site vacancy and Job Centre Plus vacancy lists.
Multi Access Centre project based at Coalville Library
The project provides support,advice and guidance for unemployed adults across the North West Leicestershire District.
Jobs Page
North West Leicestershire District Council
Jobs Page
Stephenson College
They offer an extensive selection of full time and part time courses, at our state -of-the-art purpose built campus in Coalville and across outreach centres in Leicestershire & South Derbyshire.
Provides local information, advice and support for young people aged 13-19. Local jobs and training opportunities for young people are listed.
*Connexions can help young people with learning difficulties or disabilities up to the age of 25
Crime
The District Council's Safer Communities Team work closely with local Police, the Fire Service, Leicestershire County Council and other partners to reduce crime and tackle a range of crime related issues, as part of the Partnership in Safer Communities.
Business/Commercial Property
EMERGENCIES & BUSINESS CONTINUITY
For information on what to do in an emergency and related business continuity issues.
For all enquires regarding business support (Licensing, Health & Safety etc) from North West Leicestershire Distrcit Council.
Is there to help businesses start, grow and prosper.
Lets Go Local is a directory of businesses in the East Midlands.
Offers free, independent support to your business helping you to become more resource efficient and save money.
Commercial Property
County-wide
For enquires regarding the availability of Leicestershire County Council commercial property.
Last updated: Fri 5th August, 2011 @ 09:30
