
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.

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
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