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Help Direct is a service being developed for all adults in Lancashire. Help Direct will provide the practical support, guidance and information you need to get the most out of life.

You can access Help Direct across Lancashire. All areas will have a local base where you can walk in and talk to someone.

You will also be able to access Help Direct in all sorts of different local places. Look out for the Help Direct sign at: one stop shops, libraries, community centres, doctor’s surgeries, community group organisation offices, and lots of other places where you live.


Help Direct - Safe Trader Scheme in partnership with Lancashire County Council Trading Standards

Help Direct's Safe Trader Scheme is funded by Lancashire County Council and managed by Lancashire Trading Standards Service.  The service aims to help citizens of Lancashire find a reliable trader, as well as supporting local businesses.

All members of the Safe Trader Scheme have met minimum requirements, set out by the Trading Standards Service and have all committed to adhere to a Code of Practice.  Not only does this give you added peace of mind when choosing a trader, but the support of Lancashire Trading Standards Service also means that there's someone to help if things don't go to plan!  To find out more about the service, please click on the link below.

Take me to the safe trader website

Welcome from County Councillor Jim Lawrenson

I have been elected as a County Councillor for the Electoral Division of Thornton Cleveleys Central to serve the interests of all residents, regardless of political persuasion, till 2013.

I am, however, a member of the Conservative Party and take an active interest in a number of national and local campaigns. It would not be appropriate for me to use this website to promote these campaigns though you can visit related external websites by selecting some of the links to be found on this site.

These are the committees and sub committees I sit on:

  • Supporting the work of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning (Lead Member)
  • County Council
  • Pension Fund
  • Audit

If you would like to contact me my details are listed below:

6 Stoneyhurst Avenue
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HD

Home: (01253) 825192

Mobile: 07753573681

Email: jim.lawrenson@lancashire.gov.uk

 

My Latest News

Businesses found their way to Preston North End
Nearly 200 local businesses looking for free, professional, recession beating support and advice attended the recent Find Your Way business event 

Children with disabilities take a break
Rock climbing, skiing and kayaking are just some of the activities on offer to children with disabilities through Aiming High for Disabled Children's short breaks programme 

Future Horizons
How can your business benefit from an apprentice? 

Latest Lancashire County Council News

School crossing patrollers can carry on after 75
SCHOOL crossing patrol officers in Lancashire can now carry on working after they reach the age of 75

Lancashire holds events to celebrate National Volunteers' Week
LANCASHIRE County Council is hosting a series of events to celebrate National Volunteers' Week

Green light for revolution to localise services
PLANS have been agreed to revolutionise the way Lancashire County Council services are tailored to reflect local priorities which will save money and involve district and parish councils much more closely in making decisions