Tackling the Recession

The Coventry Partnership recognises the difficulties which the current economic downturn is presenting to many organisations, businesses and individuals in Coventry. It is now more than ever that partnership working is vital in giving the city the best chance of resisting the full effects of the downturn and working towards a full recovery as quickly as possible.

The challenges to advice services alone in Coventry are highlighted in this document presented to a recent Coventry Partnership Board meeting:

THE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN ON ADVICE SERVICES IN COVENTRY

Here's a more general look at how the recession is affecting Coventry. This will be updated soon to ensure it's current:

Latest Economic Indicators for Coventry 2009

Out of Work Claimants Oct 2009

In response to the downturn, many new services are being offered from information to "Splash with no Cash", The Government’s “Free Swimming Programme." This is a £140 million package offered to Local Authorities through a series of funding pots designed to encourage as many local authorities as possible to participate in making swimming free for over 60s and under 16s in their communities.

Goto the Splash With No Cash web page:

In a bid to guide Coventry businesses and residents to get help with finances, here's a one-stop online advice guide, "Ease the Squeeze".
With the credit crunch taking hold, the links below signpost you to a range of advice services; details on ways to get more for your money when out and about; and lots more.

Go to the Ease The Squeeze website