How can Swindon respond to the global economic downturn?
By pulling together and looking at how we can tackle the problems facing local people and businesses. The Council is taking the lead by pulling together as much information and advice as possible into one place.
Cllr Roderick Bluh
Leader Swindon Borough Council
Business advice
Swindon Borough Council works proactively with local businesses to provide practical support and information including:
- Practical help and support
- Business rate relief
- Bidding for Council contracts
- Agencies that can help and advise
- Supporting the local economy
- Starting your own business
and more
Money advice
An economic recession can be a testing time for your finances. In this section you’ll find information to help with:
- Debt counselling services
- Credit hints and tips
- Ways to save money and be energy efficient
- Make sure you’re not ripped-off
- Where you can find help
- Save money and keep fit
... and more
Keeping your home
If you’re struggling to keep up rent or mortgage payments; facing eviction or repossession, the information in this guide may help on:
- What to do and who can help
- Contacting your lender or landlord
- Getting advice on managing payments
- What to do if you are facing eviction
…and more.
Help if you’re out of work
A lot of support is available if you’ve lost your job or are facing redundancy. In this section you’ll find a range of advice and guidance to get you some:
- Face to face advice
- Training
- Counselling
- Job search facilities
...and more
Benefits
When the going gets tough financially it’s important to make sure that you’re getting all the benefits, exemptions, credits and financial help that you’re entitled to:
- Council Tax benefit
- Housing Benefit
- Business rate relief
- Pensions advice
...and more