Economic downturn

Fighting the downturn

Help is at Hand!!

It is our priority to support Herefordshire through the Economic Down turn.

Whether you are an individual, family or a business, a number of the county's most influential agencies and support organisations are ready and waiting to provide you with advice and support you may need to get through these difficult times and to emerge the other side ready to face new opportunities and challenges.

Please use these pages to navigate to the support organisations, or to find details of the numerous schemes that are available. To give you an idea about what may be on offer, there is a signposting document for businesses which gives details about a range of services and support offered by the various agencies and organisations, but note there may be applicability constraints. These organisations offer general and tailored advice and guidance to businesses and workers in Herefordshire, so for specific information on a scheme or on how a particular organisation can help please contact them. You will find the relevant contact details within the signposting document which can be accessed via the resources box below.

There is also a general guide of contacts in the County that you might find of use when facing the problems and pressures of the down turn, available in the resources box below.

On the left hand menu you will find pages which includes information to help you, your family or your business through the economic downturn, including support if you are worried about losing your job, or if you are finding it difficult to pay the bills.

The information on these pages is managed and updated by the Economic Development Team, if you would like to include any information on these pages that you feel may help businesses and individuals in Herefordshire, please contact:-
Lyndsay McCron, Economic Development Officer (Business Support & Funding)
On Tel: 01432 383633 or email:- economicinvestment@herefordshire.gov.uk.

To provide us with feedback please click on the link at the bottom of this page.

Resources

In this resource box you will find various documents and information to give you an idea of what support there is out there for you whatever your situation or circumstance.

Prompt Payment Code

The West Midlands Taskforce is championing the importance of paying supplier promptly. Herefordshire Council has gone one step further and have pledged to pay invoices in 10 days. To view the list of 44 organisations who have also signed up click here.

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Approach to fighting the Downturn and preparing for Recovery

An overview of the approach taken in Herefordshire in addressing the effects of the Economic Downturn and preparing for recovery.

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Solutions for Business

Solutions for Business is a package of publicly-funded support products offering help for companies to start, grow & succeed.

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Fighting the Downturn Leaflet

Contacts Guide for Businesses, individuals and families to help them through the Economic Downturn

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BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME DIRECTORY

This is an interactive signposting tool giving details of the various business and individual support schemes available.

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Advice and guidance for Employers and their workforce during the Economic Downturn

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Jobcentre Plus - Job Kit

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Jobcentre Plus - Find your way back to work

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If you need help to understand a document, or would like it in another format or language, please call 01432 260500 or email info@herefordshire.gov.uk

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