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Law Centre provides free services
The Wiltshire Law Centre, a registered charity based in the centre of
Swindon has some new faces, writes Neil Baker, Business & Finance
Manager.
Law Centre team gathered, from left, Samantha Baker, Cathy Wells, Forbes
Robertson, Richard Hazell, Sylvie Leavey, Richard Stacey, Neil Baker
Forbes Robertson, Samantha ing council tax arrears, bankruptcy
Baker and Richard Stacey all joined and dealing with bailiffs.
the centre in the last few months. The Wiltshire Law Centre was
Forbes is a very experienced hous- established in September 1981 to
ing law adviser, Sam is a debt spe- provide its services to people in
cialist and Richard is a skilled ben- Swindon and Wiltshire. In 2006 it
efits advisor. celebrated its 25th anniversary.
They join Richard Hazell, Sylvie The opening hours are Monday-
Leavey and Cathy Wells in pro- Friday 9am to 4pm.
viding free, friendly and confiden- It offers appointments and a
tial advice in housing law, welfare drop-in service, time permitting.
benefits and debt. Between them, They can also make home appoint-
the staff have over 50 years expe- ments with people who for what-
rience in providing assistance in ever reason are unable to come to
these areas. them. The offices are based at the
The centre deals with the wide bottom end of Commercial Road
range of benefits such as Child Tax in Temple House, near to the Reg-
Credits, Working Tax Credits, Job istry Office.
Seekers Allowance, and Disability The centre, which is funded by
Living Allowance to name but a the Legal Services Commission and
few. It also assists with appeals Swindon Borough Council, is very
against under and over payments pleased to announce that it has just
and sometimes, representation at been awarded another year of
tribunals and court hearings. funding from both sources in rec-
Help on housing issues for coun- ognition of the need for quality,
cil and private tenants is also avail- free legal advice in the town.
able. Problems with housing asso-
ciations, housing benefit queries Openings on offer
and claims, issues with landlords The centre is currently seeking new
regarding quality of accommoda- trustees to join the voluntary man-
tion especially for special needs agement committee and would like
clients, mortgage arrears and re- to hear from people with experi-
possession are all dealt with at the ence of finance, human resources
centre. and the law. If you are interested
It also offers advice to clients on please call 486926 or mail:
all aspects of personal debt includ- [email protected]
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