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Blessings
Ed
Ed Saville
Lead Officer - Social Responsibility Blackburn Diocese
Tel: 01254 658914
Mobile: 07912227144
ed.saville@blackburn.anglican.org
Unit 250, Glenfield Park Business Centre, Blakewater Road, Blackburn BB1 5QH
Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing to introduce you to Hope UK, a drug and alcohol education charity for children and young people. We work through trained volunteers throughout the UK in schools, pupil referral units and hostels, and with youth groups, churches and parents' groups.
I am one of Hope UK's voluntary Drug Educators and also a trained General Practice nurse. Currently living near Manchester, I have had experience of working with people affected by substance misuse and am desperate to see young people living life to the full and not getting caught up in a culture of binge drinking and drug misuse.
I am also Hope UK's Representative in the North West and I am available to deliver drug awareness training sessions for staff involved in work with young people.
As I'm sure you are well aware, there is a real need for this work in the North of England. Alcohol-related deaths are much higher than the national average, as is alcohol-related crime. Even more worrying is the fact that this applies to children as well. Deaths from liver disease have risen nationally by 40 per cent in the last decade. The use of legal highs is also escalating and, in some cases, causing mental and physical problems. Homelessness can exacerbate all of these problems.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you or someone else at the Homeless Forum to talk about how we might work together. You can e-mail me at s.murphy@hopeuk.org or ring me on 07870 813407.
Our website is www.hopeuk.org if you would like to know more.
Yours sincerely,
Sharon Murphy
North of England Representative
HQ: Hope UK
25(f) Copperfield Street
London
SE1 0EN
020 7928 0848
www.facebook.com/HopeUKofficial
Enabling young people to make drug-free choices
Registered with the Charity Commission No: 1044475
Registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator No: SCO40550
Ltd Company registered in England & Wales No: 3022470
Hi all
The Council has launched a public discussion on its financial position and the difficult choices ahead. Details of the various ways you can get involved are below .
Any questions you can contact Jenny Ingle , details below.
Kind regards
Andy
Andy Divall
Pay, Equality and Policy Manager
Deputy Chief Executive Department
Blackpool Council
Tel. 07789617085
Email. andy.divall@blackpool.gov.uk
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The Council's budget is being reduced again this year – by around £20 million.
We've worked hard to minimise the impact of the funding reductions over the last few years; but the decisions are becoming harder and public-facing services are now being seriously affected by the Government's cuts. These are not decisions we take lightly as we know what an important part our services play in people's lives.
To help explain the situation, we've produced a video which outlines some of the issues and pressures we face in the coming year… https://youtu.be/kIy6div9pWc
We would like your input on where savings could be made across the Council's budget. There are three ways of getting involved and making your opinions heard…
1. Take our online survey… www.blackpool.gov.uk/budgetcuts
2. Come along to one of our feedback sessions…
| Date | Time | Location |
| Monday 14th September | 2pm – 3.30pm | City Learning Centre, Bathurst Avenue, Grange Park, FY3 7RW |
| Monday 14th September | 6pm - 7.30pm | City Learning Centre, Bathurst Avenue, Grange Park, FY3 7RW |
| Tuesday 15th September | 10am - 11.30am | City Learning Centre, Bathurst Avenue, Grange Park, FY3 7RW |
| Tuesday 15th September | 2pm - 3.30pm | City Learning Centre, Bathurst Avenue, Grange Park, FY3 7RW |
| Tuesday 15th September | 6pm - 7.30pm | St John's Church, Cedar Square, FY1 1BP |
| Wednesday 16th September | 10.30am - 12noon | Solaris Centre, New South Promenade, FY4 1RW |
3. Come along to one of our drop-in feedback events…
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 2nd September | 9.30am – 12noon | Norbreck Shops, at the side of Norbreck Castle |
| Wednesday 2nd September | 1pm – 4pm | Moor Park Leisure Centre |
| Tuesday 8th September | 9.30am – 12noon | Mereside Shops |
| Tuesday 8th September | 1pm – 4pm | St John's Square, in the town centre |
| Wednesday 23rd September | 9.30am – 12noon | Stanley Park, by the café |
| Wednesday 23rd September | 1pm – 4pm | Blackpool College, car park |
The feedback sessions / events are open to anyone and everyone who either lives or works in Blackpool, so please feel free to invite others who you think would like to get involved in the debate.
You don't need to register or book for these sessions, simply turn up on the day at the time and location that best suits you. Tea and coffee will be provided and you will guided through the various budget options. You will have the opportunity to prioritise services and share your views on where you feel the Council can make changes. Your feedback will be used by Councillors to inform their initial deliberations on how to set a balanced budget. Specific proposals on changes to services will be presented later in the year.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to either the online survey or the feedback sessions please email jenny.ingle@blackpool.gov.uk
Jenny Ingle
Projects Developer, Corporate Development Team
Deputy Chief Executive's Department, Blackpool Council
Number One, Bickerstaffe Square, Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3AH
Email: Jenny.Ingle@blackpool.gov.uk
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