Community Advice

• Addictions
  External link to Talk to Frank.
• Advice for young people
  Issues relating to Children and Young People in Tameside.
• Advocacy for social services clients
  How you can influence Health and Social Care Services in Tameside.
• After and before school childcare
  Guide to Out of School Clubs.
• Alcohol advisory service
  Many people have a drink, but are you aware of how much you are drinking and what is classed as 'sensible drinking'?
• Alcohol, drugs and substance abuse
  The Drug Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is part of the Tameside Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy.
• Animal - fouling
  Tameside Council has now designated land under The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996.
• Business rates - account enquiries
  Non-domestic rates, or business rates, collected by local authorities are the way that those who occupy non-domestic property contribute towards the cost of local services.
• Business rates - general information
  Non-domestic rates, or business rates, collected by local authorities are the way that those who occupy non-domestic property contribute towards the cost of local services.
• Business rates - relief
  Under the Local Government Finance Act 1988, provisions have been made for Rate Relief previously granted under section 40 of the General Rate Act 1967.
• Childminding
  Guide to Childminders.
• Co-operative development
  Social Enterprise Development for people who wish to develop their own co-operative business. 
• Community fire safety
  External link to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
• Community grants
  List of grants available from the Council and other Agencies.
• Community safety
  Creating an environment in which people will feel free from crime and the fear of crime.
• Community strategy
  External link to Tameside Strategic Partnership.
• Council housing - nuisance
  External link to New Charter Housing Trust.
• Credit unions
  A Credit Union is a profit sharing, democratically run financial co-operative which offers convenient savings and low interest loans to its members.
• Drugs advisory service
  The Drug Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is part of the Tameside Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy.
• Employment advice
  Jobs and Careers.
• General legal advice
  External link to Tameside Community Legal Service Partnership.
• Health and safety - occupational health services
  External link to British Safety Council.
• Interpreting and translating
  If English is not your spoken language and you need help in talking / explaining or understanding Council documents then help is at hand.
• Major accident hazards
  Emergencies and disasters can happen suddenly, unexpectedly and anywhere, from fires to flooding, from chemical leaks to explosions, and from aircraft crashes to severe weather.
• Museums and galleries - general information
  We have a number of Museums and Art Galleries in Tameside, plus an exciting visitor attraction.
• Needle exchange
  The Substance Misuse Service (part of Pennine Care Trust) provides needle exchange.
• Rehabilitation
  Where to get Help with Substance Related Problems.
• Repatriation of a deceased body from abroad to England or Wales
  Repatriation of the deceased into or out of the UK can be a very complicated procedure. There are a few specialist companies that can perform this task for you.
• Venue hire and hall bookings
  Town Halls and Community Buildings
• Welfare rights
  If you live in Tameside the Welfare Rights Service can help you.
• Witness support
  Supporting Victims and Witnesses of Anti-Social Behaviour