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We have a growing database of resources and links that you may find useful. Select a category from the list below.
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Advice - Consumer
Department of Trade and Industry - Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, providing practical, impartial advice to help sort out problems and disagreements with suppliers of goods or services. Help and advice is offered to every single consumer in Great Britain who is buying or has bought goods or services.
Financial Services Authority
The FSA aims to maintain efficient, orderly and clean financial markets and help retail consumers achieve a fair deal. Visit: Financial Services Authority
Mailing Preference Service
Mailing Preference Service supports your right to choose the mail you want.<br />
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With UK consumers generating over £25 billion worth of postal sales per year, it's fair to say the majority welcome the information and special offers they receive by post. However, it's also understandable why some people might take a different view. The MPS is here to make your choice known - so you get the mail you want and need. Visit: Mailing Preference Service
Trading Standards Central
This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations. Visit: Trading Standards Central
Advice - Legal
Children's Legal Centre
The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK. Visit: Children's Legal Centre
Compact Law
The leading law portal in the UK providing legal documents and services for English law. Visit: Compact Law
Legal Services Commission
Looking after legal aid in England and Wales and responsible for ensuring that people get the information, advice and legal help they need to deal with a wide range of everyday problems. Visit: Legal Services Commission
The Divorce Bureau
The Divorce Bureau aims to help people to find an appropriate and well regarded Solicitor to help them through, what is unquestionably, a very difficult time in their lives. Visit: The Divorce Bureau
Advice and Benefits
Age Concern
Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. They provide vital local services as well as influencing public opinion and government. Every day they are in touch with thousands of older people enabling them to make more of life. Visit: Age Concern
Appeals Service
The Appeals Service was formally launched on 3rd April 2000. The Service arranges and hears appeals on decisions on Social Security, Child Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Vaccine Damage, Tax Credit and Compensation Recovery, Child Tax Credit and Pensions Credit Visit: Appeals Service
Benefits Now
This site provides comprehensive information about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify and at what rate you are likely to be paid. Contains guidance on application, how the Department of Work and Pensions make decisions about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance, and more. Visit: Benefits Now
Citizens Advice Bureau Service
The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. From its origins in 1939 as an emergency service during World War II, it has evolved into a professional national agency.
FindSupport
A free directory that lists self help groups, support groups and charities in the UK. Visit: FindSupport
Inland Revenue
The Inland Revenue is here to ensure that everyone understands and receives what they are entitled to and understands and pays what they owe, so that everyone contributes to the UK's needs. Visit: Inland Revenue
Arts, Museums & Galleries
Business
Business Link
Business link is a business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI, with local presence across England. Visit: Business Link
startoutinbusiness.com
A business portal designed to help new businesses to get started by offering advice and services to make the business start-up process easier. Visit: startoutinbusiness.com
Business Support services
Advantage West Midlands
Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands Visit: Advantage West Midlands
Burntwood Chase Business Club.
Provides a Local Business Directory around the Burntwood Area
Business Enterprise Support in Lichfield
Business Enterprise Support Limited is a service dedicated to offering high quality advice, guidance and training to individuals, employed or unemployed, launching into self-employment or existing businesses looking for growth
Business Link Staffordshire
At Business Link Staffordshire, we're dedicated to helping companies across the county prosper and thrive. Whether you're a start-up enterprise or an established business with less than 250 employees, our team of specialist advisers can help you to win new customers, increase profits, reduce costs, gain competitive advantage and improve your quality of service. Visit: Business Link Staffordshire
Government Office for the West Midlands
Government Office for the West Midlands co-ordinates the delivery of Government policy in the region, helps people to understand that policy, and informs Ministers of the region’s needs.
InStaffs (UK) Limited
This site aims to provide a wealth of information about the benefits of locating a business in the county of Staffordshire, plus a commercial property search facility. Visit: InStaffs (UK) Limited
Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust provides support to help young people realise their potential, including help with starting new businesses. Visit: Prince's Trust
Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation in business for business with representational activity mounted at local, regional, national and European level. The Chamber provides effective services to its members including a legal expenses programme which allows for up to £500,000 of legal fees for incidents involving employment law issues and many others Visit: Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Southern Staffordshire Partnership
The Southern Staffordshire Partnership is an alliance of the public, private and voluntary sectors covering Lichfield, Cannock Chase, Tamworth, East Staffordshire, South Staffordshire and Stafford districts. Key partners are the local authorities, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Link,Staffordshire Learning and Skills Council, Staffordshire University, four FE Colleges and the Voluntary Sector Councils. The Partnership was formed in early 2001.
Staffordshire Business Environment Network
Staffordshire Business & Environment Network provides a varied programme to raise awareness and deliver training to ensure that its members stay fully informed of developments in environmental policy, legislation and issues.
Staffordshire University Research & Enterprise
Do you need help with a business problem of any sort? Do you havean idea for a product, service or business but are unsure how to realise this dream? Do you want to access development funds that would make a real difference to your company? Do you need space and expertise to start a company? The aim of Staffordshire University's Office of Research and Enterprise is to help businesses and the wider community access the knowledge, skills and specialist facilities held across the University.
Central Government
10 Downing Street
This site's purpose is to promote the UK overseas, communicate Government news and information, explain the role and history of Number 10 as a building, and the office of Prime Minister as an institution. Visit: 10 Downing Street
Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office's role is to support the Government's delivery and reform programme. Visit: Cabinet Office
Criminal Justice System
CJS Online has been developed as part of modernising government agenda, to establish a consolidated criminal justice system (CJS) presence on the Internet and reflect the continued commitment to deliver quality services which reflect both the citizens' needs and those working within the CJS. Visit: Criminal Justice System
Department For Constitutional Affairs
The Department For Constitutional Affairs are responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and democracy. They aim to empower citizens to obtain justice, safeguard their rights, and participate in a transparent and accountable democratic process.
Department For Culture, Media & Sport
The Department For Culture, Media & Sport aims to improve the quality of life for all cultural and sporting activities and through the strengthening of the tourism, creative and leisure industries.
Department For Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) was created in June 2001 * to drive forward the Government's programmes on the environment, food and rural affairs. They work for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Their remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.
Department For Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications Visit: Department For Health
Department For International Development
The Department for International Development (DFID) was established in 1997, as the successor to the Overseas Development Administration, previously part of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).
Department For Transport
The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment. Visit: Department For Transport
Department For Works & Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. Its aim is to promote opportunity and independence for all. It delivers support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people.
Department Of Trade & Industry
The DTI drives the Government's ambition of 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. They help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a family of democratic European countries, committed to working together for peace and prosperity. It is not a State intended to replace existing states, but it is more than any other international organisation. Its Member States have set up common institutions to which they delegate some of their sovereignty so that decisions on specific matters of joint interest can be made democratically at European level. Visit: European Union
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office provides a range of essential services to the public - from advising British travellers to issuing UK visas and promoting trade and investment opportunities overseas.
Government Office For The East Midlands
The Government Office brings together the regional activities of our sponsor departments, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department for Transport, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Education and Skills, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Home Office.
Her Majesty's Stationary Office
HMSO delivers a wide range of services to the public, information industry and government relating to access and re-use of government information.
HM Customs and Excise
HM Customs and Excise is a Government department with responsibility for collecting billions of pounds in revenue each year in VAT, other taxes and customs duties. We also have a vital front-line role in protecting our society from illegal imports of drugs, alcohol and tobacco smuggling and tax fraud. Visit: HM Customs and Excise
HM Treasury
HM Treasury aims to raise the rate of sustainable growth and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life, with economic and employment opportunities for all. Visit: HM Treasury
Home Office
The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. Visit: Home Office
Info4Local
This site provides the first one-stop portal for local authorities to get quick and easy access to information they need on the web sites of central government departments, agencies and public bodies. Visit: Info4Local
Ministry Of Defence
The purpose of the Ministry of Defence, and the Armed Forces, is to defend the United Kingdom, and Overseas Territories, our people and interests; act as a force for good by strengthening international peace and security. Visit: Ministry Of Defence
Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister
The Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister was created as a central department in its own right in May 2002. It is responsible for policy on housing, planning, devolution, regional and local government and the fire service. It also takes responsibility for the Social Exclusion Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit and the Government Offices for the Regions.
Office Of The Leader Of The House Of Commons
This website highlights the many steps taken to give more accountable Government, enable Parliament to hold the executive to account and to provide the lively debate that every good democracy needs.
Privy Council Office
The Privy Council is one of the oldest parts of Government, but it has, over time, adapted to reflect the fact that the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Appointment to the Privy Council is for life, but only Ministers of the democratically elected Government of the day participate in its policy work. Visit: Privy Council Office
Regulatory Impact Unit
The Regulatory Impact Unit (RIU) is based at the centre of Government in the Cabinet Office. Its role is to work with other government departments, agencies and regulators to help ensure that regulations are fair and effective. Regulations protect people at work, consumers and the environment, but it is important to strike the right balance so that they do not impose unnecessary burdens on businesses or stifle growth. Visit: Regulatory Impact Unit
Stationery Office Official Documents
The Official Documents website contains a selection of Government titles covering a very broad range of topics including the economy, work and welfare, health, transport and the environment.
The British Monarchy
The official website of the British Monarchy. Visit: The British Monarchy
UK E-Envoy
The Office of the e-Envoy is part of the Prime Minister's Delivery and Reform team based in the Cabinet Office. The primary focus of the Office of the e-Envoy is to improve the delivery of public services and achieve long term cost savings by joining-up online government services around the needs of customers. The e-Envoy is responsible for ensuring that all government services are available electronically by 2005 with key services achieving high levels of use. Visit: UK E-Envoy
UK Passport Service
The United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) site aims to assist new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information and online facilities for all aspects of application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK. Visit: UK Passport Service
UK Resilience
This is the website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. It provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and government information. Visit: UK Resilience
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment's trade services offer support to companies based in the UK to achieve their export potential. Visit: UK Trade & Investment
Charity Commission
Charity Commission for England and Wales
The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Our aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.
Community, People and Living
Awards for All
Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities, awarding grants of between £500 and £5,000 in a simple and straightforward way. Awards for All can fund projects that enable people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, as well as projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. Visit: Awards for All
Crime Reduction
The Crime Reduction Website provides information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area. Visit: Crime Reduction
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers operates across the UK to help identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution. Visit: Crimestoppers
Fire Kills
Stop a fire happening in your home. These webpages explain what to do, what to check and what to avoid doing. Visit: Fire Kills
Council and Democracy
Audit Commission
Audit Commission is an independent public body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently, and effectively in the areas of local government, housing, health, criminal justice and fire and rescue services. Visit: Audit Commission
Local Government Ombudsman
You can use this website to make a complaint to the Ombudsman or to find out more about the Ombudsmen's work. Visit: Local Government Ombudsman
The Electoral Commission
An independent body that was set up by the UK Parliament in November 2000. It's aim is to increase public confidence in the democratic process within the United Kingdom - and encourage people to take part - by modernising the electoral process, promoting public awareness of electoral matters, and regulating political parties. Visit: The Electoral Commission
Development and Planning Services
Local Authority Building Control
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction. LABC is a publicly accountable, independent building control provider. Our aim is to assist you in producing high quality buildings that meet the minimum requirements of the Building Regulations in a time scale which keeps your costs to a minimum.
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Building Regulations
Building Regulations Division deals with Building Regulations, which ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by providing functional requirements for building design and construction. The regulations also promote energy efficiency in buildings and contribute to meeting the needs of disabled people. Visit: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Building Regulations
Online Planning Offices
This website provides information on all aspects of planning and building control, including building regulations, listings of Council Planning Offices and local relevant services and suppliers. Visit: Online Planning Offices
The Land Registry
The Land Registry guarantee the title to registered land in England and Wales and hold records for land ownership and interests. Visit: The Land Registry
The Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate's main work is the processing of planning and enforcement appeals and holding inquiries into local development plans. They also deal with a wide variety of other planning related casework including listed building consent appeals, advertisement appeals, and reporting on planning applications. Visit: The Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Portal
The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system. Visit: The Planning Portal
Disabled Services
British Council of Disabled People
The British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote our full equality and participation within society. We are an umbrella organisation that represents some 130 organisations run and controlled by disabled people. BCODP is the only national umbrella organisation to be democratically set up by disabled people themselves to represent their interests at the national level.
Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Visit: Disability Rights Commission
Education
Bullying Online
Bullying Online was founded in April 1999 by Liz Carnell and her son John, as a direct result of their experience of dealing with school bullying. They decided to share their knowledge with other parents and pupils and identified the Internet as the most cost effective medium. Bullying Online became a UK-registered charity in May 2000 and has four trustees. Visit: Bullying Online
Curriculum Online
Curriculum Online is central to the Government's drive to transform teaching and learning in schools by improving access to ICT and multimedia resources for all pupils. This website exists to bring teaching professionals and multimedia resources together. It offers an easy, pinpoint searching through multimedia resources, aligned with the curriculum of subjects taught in schools in England. Visit: Curriculum Online
Department for Education and Skills
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.
DfES Adult Learners' Gateway
Developed by the Department of Education and Skills (DfES), and partner organisations, way to learn is a web portal for adult learners. The portal pulls together, in one convenient place, links to all the information that adult learners may need. This will help you make better-informed decisions about learning. Visit: DfES Adult Learners' Gateway
Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England. Visit: Learning and Skills Council
National Grid For Learning
The gateway to educational resources on the internet. The NGfL provides a network of selected links to websites that offer high quality content and information. Whether you are learning, supporting, teaching or managing, there are resources on the NGfL for you. Visit: National Grid For Learning
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in England. Its role also includes the inspection of local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work. During 2001, Ofsted became responsible for inspecting all 16-19 education and for the regulation of early years childcare, including childminders.
Support4learning
Resources for advisers, students and everyone involved in education, training and communities. Help with choosing, financing and supporting your education, training, lifelong learning, career planning and jobsearch. Visit: Support4learning
The Basic Skills Agency
Working to improve basic skills, identified as the ability to read, write, speak and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function and progress at work and in society in general. Provides standards for schools; family literacy and numeracy programmes; work with voluntary and community organisations; open learning; financial literacy, and workplace basic skills programmes. Visit: The Basic Skills Agency
UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges. Visit: UCAS
Emergencies
Preparing For Emergencies
This website includes the common sense advice found in the Preparing for Emergencies booklet, and information on what the government is doing to protect the country as a whole. Visit: Preparing For Emergencies
Environment
Institution of Waste Management
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), is the professional body which represents over 6,000 waste management professionals - predominantly in the UK but also overseas. The CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste management industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience.
Recycling Guide
Useful hints, tips, news and information about recycling. Visit: Recycling Guide
The Environment Agency
The leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. Visit: The Environment Agency
Health
Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory is a comprehensive database of UK counsellors, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact details. Visit: Counselling Directory
Health & Safety Executive
Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. Visit: Health & Safety Executive
Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency is a new national organisation for England and Wales. It is dedicated to protecting people's health and reducing the impact of infectious diseases, chemical hazards, poisons and radiation hazards. It brings together the expertise of health and scientific professionals. Visit: Health Protection Agency
NHS Direct
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on what to do if you or your family are feeling ill; particular health conditions; local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies, self help and support organisations. Visit: NHS Direct
The National Health Service
This site connects you to your local NHS services and provides national information about the NHS. Find out what the NHS is, how the NHS works, and how you can use it. Visit: The National Health Service
Health and Social Care
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Visit: Al-Anon Family Groups
ChildcareLink
As part of the National Childcare Strategy, ChildcareLink aims to help people back into the workplace by removing the childcare barrier. The ChildcareLink service is funded by the Department for Education and Skills and the Scottish Executive. Visit: ChildcareLink
Commission for Social Care Inspection
The Commission for Social Care Inspection is the single, independent inspectorate for social care in England. Bringing together the inspection, regulation and review of all social care services, the Commission for Social Care Inspection's primary function is to promote improvements in social care.
Family Rights Group
Family Rights Group (FRG) was established as a registered charity in 1974 to provide advice and support for families whose children are involved with social services. FRG works to improve the services received by these families. Visit: Family Rights Group
Independent Living
The UK's leading site for disabled and elderly people, carers and healthcare professionals, with information, news, views and products. Visit: Independent Living
Mencap
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Mencap offers information and advice on a range of learning disability issues, provide support, including housing, education, employment and leisure activities and campaign to bring about positive changes in the people's lives. Visit: Mencap
Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Visit: Samaritans
Housing
Abbeyfield Housing Society
The Abbeyfield Society is a UK-wide volunteer-led charity providing housing with care for older people. Visit: Abbeyfield Housing Society
Anchor Trust
Anchor Trust is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to helping older people to live safely, securely and independently with a choice of services to suit all needs. Visit: Anchor Trust
Available Homes
Help with moving and information on renting, swapping and shared ownership. Visit: Available Homes
Community Council House Exchange
Join the FREE online Forum of Council Exchanges, add your Home to the Council Exchange Community, view Exchanges and reply to ones of interest.
Council Tenants Advice Bureau (UK) Ltd
CTAB is a provider of information and mortgages for council tenants - recommended by local authorities and housing associations. A one-stop-centre for advice and help with right to buy and rent to mortgage.
Hestia Services
Energy Efficiency Advice Service, Making the most of your energy! Visit: Hestia Services
Housing Corporation
There role is to fund and regulate housing associations in England. Other bodies perform similar roles in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Visit: Housing Corporation
HousingNet
A UK Housing Association & Local Authority Information Directory. Home of the AddressBook, a standalone database of HA & LA contact information for list building. Visit: HousingNet
Pathway Project (Womens Refuge)
The Pathway Project is for woman an children experiencing abuse in the home. Have a look around their website - you will find lots of information, lots of tips for coping and ways of contacting them if you would like further advice. Pathway are committed to offering support to women and children. They do not make decisions for you. They do not push you into making decisions. They will support you in your own choices and give you all the information you need to make the right choices for you.
Shelter
Shelter is a national organisation with local solutions working to improve the lives of homeless and badly housed people. They provide free, professional and independent advice to over 100,000 people each year throughout England and Scotland. Visit: Shelter
Staffordshire Social Services
Staffordshire Social Services provide services to adults who, because of their age, disability or mental health, require some assistance in their daily living. Services are available after an individual assessment of both need and personal circumstances.
UK Home Swap
A site that helps council or housing association tenants who are looking to exchange find a suitable tenant to exchange with. Visit: UK Home Swap
Your Choice
"Your Choice" has been designed to improve access to affordable rented properties in Lichfield District, owned by housing associations. The system works by advertising available homes and allowing customers to express interest in them via our web-site, by post or by telephone Visit: Your Choice
Housing Associations
Accord Housing Assocication
Accord is one of the largest housing associations working in the West Midlands, managing over 5000 homes and supporting a further 10,000. With a substantial development programme and an annual turnover in excess of £13 million, the organisation is committed to a wide range of economic and social regeneration initiatives. Visit: Accord Housing Assocication
Advance Housing Association
Advance is a national charitable organisation. It provides housing and support services to people with a learning disability or a mental health problem. Advance does this as both a national provider of support services and as a registered housing association. Visit: Advance Housing Association
Bromford Housing Group
Bromford Housing Group is dedicated to the provision of affordable housing and associated care and support services. Our key role is to develop and manage rented, shared ownership and other homes for our customers. We currently manage or provide support to over 15,000 homes across Central England, South Midlands and surrounding counties to the South West and South East Visit: Bromford Housing Group
English Churches Housing Group
English Churches Housing Group is one of the country's largest housing associations, providing homes for over 26,000 people through a range of affordable general needs, sheltered and supported housing services. Working in 168 different local authorities, it has established a positive reputation for working in partnership with other agencies.
HomeZone
HomeZone owns about 4500 properties in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. In addition, we own and manage around 1700 garages, a series of local shops and help people to buy their own home through our shared ownership scheme. We work in partnership with other agencies to support initiatives that benefit our customers. We are actively involved in urban regeneration and tackling fuel poverty by offering low cost gas and electricity. Visit: HomeZone
Housing 21
Housing 21 is a major national provider of housing, care and support services for older people. Its mission is to promote independence and choice for older people through quality housing, care and support. Visit: Housing 21
Jephson Housing Association
Established in 1970, Jephson has grown to become one of the largest housing associations manageing 13,500 homes throughout the country. There is information on this website for residents and applicants and their partners who are considering a career with Jephson. Visit: Jephson Housing Association
Mercian Housing
Mercian has a strong reputation for providing affordable homes and contributing to the regeneration of communities in local authority areas across the West Midlands. We will continue with our focus on the West Midlands to offer our services and areas of expertise to tackle low demand; meeting aspirations for affordable home ownership, providing homes for rent and delivering decent homes in the private sector. Visit: Mercian Housing
Orbit Housing Association
Orbit Housing Association is the largest Association in the Orbit Housing Group and manages homes across the country. Visit: Orbit Housing Association
Prime Focus
Prime Focus is the UK's first and largest Social Investment Agency. It contributes real help, daily, to improving the lives of those experiencing disadvantage. It provides affordable housing and practical support to people encountering problems related to unemployment and poverty. Prime Focus delivers employment and training advice and assistance, helps establish community facilities, offers support on health issues and advice on business Visit: Prime Focus
Santuary Housing Association
Sanctuary Housing Group companies forge and sustain innovative partnerships with both public and private sector organisations and are committed to provide affordable housing and effective social care services or facilities. Visit: Santuary Housing Association
Touchstone Housing Association
Touchstone is one of the leading housing associations in the Midlands. Operating from offices in Coventry, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton, Touchstone owns and manages more than 12,000 homes specifically for people who are less able to compete in the open market.
Trident Housing Association
Trident is one of the UK's leading providers of quality residential housing and accommodation, people centred domiciliary care and forward thinking support services. There aim is to help people, without exception and prejudice, achieve their lifestyle ambitions. Visit: Trident Housing Association
Walbrook Group
The Walbrook Group is the umbrella name for a group of Housing Association companies, all of whom work to a common vision. Visit: Walbrook Group
Waterloo Housing Assocation
Waterloo Housing Association is a major provider of affordable homes in the Midlands. As a housing association, our key activities are managing affordable homes and working with local partners to develop new or improved homes for people in housing need. As a not for profit organisation, we currently manage over 5,000 homes and plan to develop 300 more each year. Visit: Waterloo Housing Assocation
Jobs and Careers
Charityjobs
Bringing the job market directly to your desktop, Charityjobs is the UK's premier Charity job site for those looking for Charity work across the UK and Europe. Visit: Charityjobs
Connexions
13-19? Living in England? If you want information and advice designed just for you, or just someone to talk to, then Connexions has it all - and if you're 16 why not sign up for an exclusive Connexions Card? Visit: Connexions
Jobcentre Plus
This site provides help and advice on job hunting and extra support, help and advice on making a claim for benefit, Information for organisations working with and alongside Jobcentre Plus. Visit: Jobcentre Plus
Jobseekers-uk
Jobseekers-uk.com is a service provided by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation to assist you in locating a recruitment agency best suited to finding you work - on a permanent or temporary basis. Visit: Jobseekers-uk
Jobsite UK
The original, award-winning UK job search and jobs by email service. Want to find your next job as quickly and easily as possible? Start searching for jobs now with Jobsite and send your CV straight to the top recruitment agencies and employers in your sector. Visit: Jobsite UK
The Prince's Trust
UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Visit: The Prince's Trust
WorkTrain
Worktrain is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. The Worktrain website provides job, training, learning and career profile searches and related information. Visit: WorkTrain
Leisure and Culture
English Heritage
English Heritage make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. By employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians, English Heritage aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter. Visit: English Heritage
The Countryside Agency
The Countryside Agency is the statutory champion and watchdog working to make the quality of life better for people in the countryside and the quality of the countryside better for everyone. Visit: The Countryside Agency
Walking-Routes.co.uk
On this page you will find 100's of links to UK web pages which detail 1000's of on-line walking routes, hiking trails, route directions, route maps etc. Visit: Walking-Routes.co.uk
Local Links
Burntwood Chase Heritage Group
The Burntwood Chase Heritage Group is run by volunteers with the aim of preserving and promoting the heritage of Burntwood and the surrounding villages
Erasmus Darwin House Foundation
Erasmus Darwin House is a large house in Lichfield, close to the cathedral, which was once owned by the poet and intellectual and grandfather of Charles, Erasmus Darwin. The house, as well as being a museum, is also available for private hire.
Fusion Credit Union
Fusion Credit Union Ltd is part of the international Credit Union Movement and will be bringing simple cost effective savings and loan product to the District Of Lichfield, Burntwood and the surrounding areas in Staffordshire UK. Visit: Fusion Credit Union
Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust
Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust campaigns for the restoration of the Lichfield Canal and also the Hatherton Canal through Cannock.
Lichfield District Arts Association
Lichfield District Arts Association is a local group who promote around 50 events per year from Folk and Celtic to Blues and Jazz and almost anything in between. They also promote three other large festivals - The Lichfield Winter Beer and Wine Festival in February, the Lichfield Real Ale Jazz & Blues Festival in June, and Fuse - The Event in a Tent in July.
Lichfield District Crime Prevention Panel
Lichfield District Crime Prevention Panel is a group which works closely with Staffordshire Police and other partners within the Lichfield District Safer Community Partnership to local initiatives for local problems
Lichfield Festival
The Lichfield Festival is an annual arts event that takes place in and around Lichfield, taking in music, theatre, dance and visual arts for a complete summer arts experience! Visit: Lichfield Festival
Lichfield Heritage Centre
Find out about the fascinating history of Lichfield and surrounding areas at this city centre tourist attraction. Visit: Lichfield Heritage Centre
Lichfield Morris Men
Visit: Lichfield Morris Men
Lichfield Moviemakers
Lichfield Movie Makers are dedicated to the production, preservation, viewing and general enjoyment of moving pictures on film or videotape. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with a view of joining there happy band! Lichfield MovieMakers are a non profit making organisation. Visit: Lichfield Moviemakers
Limburg an der Lahn
This is Lichfield's Twin City in Germany Visit: Limburg an der Lahn
Southern Staffordshire Partnership
Southern Staffordshire now has its own economic regeneration partnership: the Southern Staffordshire Partnership. Its mission is for Southern Staffordshire to be recognised as a premier business, residential and leisure destination in central England by 2012.
St John's Community Church, Burntwood
Tom Allwood
Some examples of the work of Tom Allwood, a local photographer. Visit: Tom Allwood
Visit Lichfield
Find out about events and accomodation in the district, as well as nightlife, conference venues and much much more! Visit: Visit Lichfield
Local MPs and MEPs
Brian Jenkins M.P.
MP for Tamworth Visit: Brian Jenkins M.P.
Liz Lynne
West Midlands Liberal Democrat MEP Visit: Liz Lynne
Michael Cashman M.E.P
West Midlands Labour MEP Visit: Michael Cashman M.E.P
Michael Fabricant M.P.
MP for Lichfield Visit: Michael Fabricant M.P.
Phillip Bradbourn
West Midlands Conservative MEP Visit: Phillip Bradbourn
Newspapers
Express and Star
Visit: Express and Star
Lichfield Mercury
Visit: Lichfield Mercury
Other Authorities of interest
Information Comissioner
The Information Commissioner is an independent official appointed by the Crown to oversee the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The Commissioner reports annually to Parliament. The Commissioner’s decisions are subject to the supervision of the Courts and the Information Tribunal. Visit: Information Comissioner
Local Government Websites
Visit: Local Government Websites
Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council's aim is to make Staffordshire an even better place to live, work, visit and invest and is responsible for all the major public services within the county. The authority is the biggest employer in Staffordshire with more than 30,000 staff. Visit: Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Staffordshire Police
Visit: Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Rural Economic Forum
Staffordshire University
Visit: Staffordshire University
Valuation Office
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is an executive agency of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) with 85 offices spread throughout England, Wales and Scotland employing around 5000 people. Visit: Valuation Office
Parish Councils and Village Websites
Alrewas Village
Information about Alrewas, as well as details of businesses and events in the village Visit: Alrewas Village
Colton Parish Council
Colton is a small Parish in Staffordshire Visit: Colton Parish Council
Lichfield City Council
They are the "parish" authority for the City area, which has almost 28,000 residents. Our main functions include: parks and footpaths, arts and tourism, Johnson Birthplace Museum, Guildhall, community halls, seats and bus shelters, allotments, historic property and traditions, markets, twinning, grants to local organisations, Christmas illuminations. We also work to represent the views of the local residents in matters such as planning applications, the Local Plan, transport services etc. Visit: Lichfield City Council
Shenstone Parish Council
Shenstone Parish Council is a non-political elected body forming the third tier of Local Government. Visit: Shenstone Parish Council
Whittington and Fisherwick Parish Council
Situated in the heart of England, some two miles south of the cathedral city of Lichfield, Whittington/Fisherwick Parish is a vibrant community with some 3000 residents, and a history going back many centuries.
Sport
Active Places
This website allows you to search for sports facilities anywhere in England by a number of different ways. You can browse an interactive map of the country, search for facilities in your local area, use the name and address of a specific facility to find out more information. Visit: Active Places
Am I Playing?
Register for free with amiplaying.com and find a group to join in your area or create a new group, set up your upcoming events and invite the regulars to join. If you're short of players, open your group to new members, so that players in your area can find you and apply to join up. Visit: Am I Playing?
Transport and Streets
Highways Agency
The Highways Agency is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), and is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. They have a major role in delivering the Government's Ten Year Plan for Transport. They also fulfil an international role by building good working relationships and sharing experience and expertise with other overseas road administrations. This helps promote the value of UK knowledge, expertise and best practice across the world to support UK industry. Visit: Highways Agency
National Express
The UK's largest scheduled coach company. Visit: National Express
Traveline
A service which provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport services - buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground - throughout England, Wales and Scotland. At present it offers information based on details in published timetables. Visit: Traveline
Utilities
BT
BT is a UK wide communications solutions provider with a global reach in the business market. Visit: BT
Central Networks
A new distribution business combining Midlands Electricity and East Midlands Electricity, bringing power to 4.8 million customers across the East and West Midlands. Visit: Central Networks
Transco
Transco delivers around half the nation's energy needs through its 275,000km of pipework and runs Britain's national gas emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Visit: Transco
Voluntary Organisations
Age Concern
Age Concern supports all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life. We provide essential services such as day care and information. We campaign on issues like age discrimination and pensions, and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people. Visit: Age Concern
Carers information
This site provides up to date resources and information on issues relevant to carers and those professionals who assist them in their role. A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend, who, because of disability or the effects of old age cannot manage at home without help. These 'informal' carers are unpaid and save the UK £57 billion per year! Visit: Carers information
Lichfield 18+ Group
Lichfield 18 Plus is a unique opportunity to get what you want out of life. We are a social and activities group for 18-35 year-olds with the emphasis on meeting people and making new friends. Parties, eating out, holidays, silly games, sports, drinking… You Name It, We Do It! Visit: Lichfield 18+ Group
Lichfield Greenpeace
The Greenpeace Active Supporter network is made up of thousands of volunteers all around the UK who are involved in delivering Greenpeace campaigns in a number of ways. Some are involved in groups or networks and many are active as individuals with Greenpeace Visit: Lichfield Greenpeace
Penguins Swimming Club
The club aims to involve any person whatever their disability and their family unit in swimming pool activities Visit: Penguins Swimming Club
Staffs Mesmen Project
This site has been written for and by gay and bisexual men. It is a health and welfare site aiming to reduce the incidence of HIV infection through sex between men in South Staffordshire. Visit: Staffs Mesmen Project
The Pathway Project
Pathway are committed to offering support to women and children. We do not make decisions for you. We do not push you into making decisions. We will support you in your own choices and give you all the information you need to make the right choices for you. Visit: The Pathway Project
The Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide Visit: The Samaritans
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