Credit Crunch - Help and Advice
The credit crunch, the recession, the debt crisis - whatever we call it we all know that we are facing some difficult times ahead.
Wealden's credit crunch web pages aim to provide you with an easy guide to the help that Wealden can offer, whether you are a family finding it difficult to make ends meet, someone facing homelessness or a small business facing mounting financial difficulties.The following links will take you to:
- Help with benefits, allowances, concessions and employment
- Help with business rates, business support and planning
- Help with your home finances
- Help with housing problems
- Help with finding free or low cost entertainment
- Help with family life and relationships
- Summary of what Wealden is doing to help those effected by the recession (pdf 30kb)
Is there anything else we can do to help? If so please contact us: foodandsafety@wealden.gov.uk
Buy local, make a difference campaign across Wealden 
Shopping locally not only supports our local economy and maintains jobs, but it is also a great way of securing the diversity and creativity of our communities and making sure our high streets stay vibrant and attractive. Local businesses often provide a better quality of service and have greater expertise and knowledge about the products they offer, meaning you get a better all-round deal.
Search for a local shop or service
Buy local, make a difference in Hailsham 
Residents in Hailsham are being encouraged to support their local businesses through the Buy local, make a difference campaign coordinated by Hailsham Town Council and Hailsham Chamber of Commerce with the support of Wealden District Council.
The campaign is being formally launched at the Hailsham Charter Market on the 11 July 2009.
