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Need help payingyour rent or Council TaxIf you are on a low income(including earnings) or receive StateBenefits you may be able to get help towardsyour rent and/or your Council Tax bill.Housing Benefit helps towards your rent andCouncil Tax Benefit helps towards your Council Tax.New on-line application form now available – visit our websiteto check potential entitlement and to make your claim.To find out more information or to apply please use the contactdetails below.Web - www.redditchbc.gov.uk - use our calculator to see if youqualifyEmail - hbenefits@redditchbc.gov.uk - request more information or aclaim formTel - (01527) 534050 - speak to an experienced Benefit OfficerIn person - call in at one of our One Stop Shops - Town Hall, Batchley,Winyates, Woodrow -please check opening times.If you are unable to wait, we can offer you analternative appointment at the Town Hall at anytime between the hours of 9am and 12 noon.Write to us at: Redditch Borough Council,Benefits Section, Town Hall, Walter StranzSquare, Redditch B98 8AHRedditchOpen Air MarketLooking for a day out with a difference?Then visit Redditch Market where youwill always find a warm welcome. Comeand pick up a bargain - from fresh flowers,fruits, vegetables and meats, pet supplies,electrical spares and haberdashery tosome of the latest fashions - it’s alwaysworth dropping by to see what’s on offer.Redditch is easy to get to by bus or trainand disabled parking is also available,with easy access for wheelchair usersaround the Market area and town centre.For further information please callDarren Hawkins on 07880 838650Market Days:Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm8 Redditch mattersRedditch Borough Council
Economic Development togo North Worcestershire wideREDDITCH, Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest Councils are workingtogether to develop a new economic regeneration anddevelopment strategy for North Worcestershire.The partners in the north of the county want to develop a fiveyearplan for regeneration. It would give the north of the countya more powerful, collective voice in promoting opportunitiesfor new investment in the area, as well as continuing topromote the local distinctiveness of each of the districts.Each Council has been asked to look at its own economic andregeneration team merging to form a single service for NorthWorcestershire. Under the proposals, the merged team wouldbe hosted by Wyre Forest. There will be further consultation withstaff and unions before changes are implemented.A Wyre Forest District Council spokeswoman said: ”Economicregeneration is a priority for each of the three district councils.We all have small teams and believe it would be beneficial tobring together our resources. A joined-up approach wouldenable resources to be focussed on key activities to make areal difference.“It would also give us a more powerful voice to have ourposition heard, for example, when bidding for grants.”The proposals follow a report by Inspira Consulting, anindependent regeneration company, commissioned by thethree councils to look into the viability of the idea. It looked atthe common economic elements between the areas, whetherthere was stakeholder support for the idea, as well as thefeatures of a joint strategy and how this would be delivered.Busy at Biz ExpoBIZ EXPO, the abbreviated name for a free Redditch BusinessExhibition held last month, proved a big hit when it was stagedat the refurbished Southcrest Manor Hotel.About 130 local businesses gathered to hear seminars onselling to the public sector, tax tips for small and medium sizedenterprises, social media in business, sustainable building andbusiness opportunities, and local attractions to visit byemployees or customers – which included the chance to havea go at laser shooting. An impressive 32 exhibitors attended theevent.The exhibition was sponsored by NEW College and wasWe like it here saysa local businessGREENLANDS Business Centre has been given the thumbsup as a place to do business by Blackberry Design.The graphic design company produces design forwebsites and print and has many client visits to its base atGreenlands on Studley Road.Managing Director, Aston Colley said:“We have been very happy here. It is important that abusiness centre gives the right impression, not only in termsof facilities but also by having friendly and professionalstaff. I am pleased to say Greenlands ticks all those boxesand more.”So, if you are looking for quality serviced offices orworkshops on short-term licences with no legal fees, freeparking and 24/7 access, or if you need a conferenceroom or small meeting room to gather together your staffor key customers and contacts, phone Gaynor Lavery on(01527) 517165 for more details.Above: A friendly welcome awaits at GreenlandsExhibitors at the event.Key representatives from the business lunch.organised by Redditch Borough Council’s EconomicDevelopment Team and the Herefordshire and WorcestershireChamber of Commerce.A working lunch saw Chamber President, Graham Biggs andCouncil Chief Executive, Kevin Dicks discuss business supportwith four of Redditch’s strategic businesses.Following the success of Biz Expo, a joint Redditch andBromsgrove business event is now being planned forNovember.Redditch Borough Council Redditch matters 9
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