Up to 18 new jobs are being created for young people in North West Leicestershire as part of the Future Jobs Fund.
Announced in the March 2009 Budget, the £1billion fund is a government ‘recession busting’ initiative to support the creation of temporary job opportunities, particularly for long term unemployed young people aged 18-24 yrs. Many of the jobs are designed to be ‘green jobs’ or beneficial to the community, for example improving local tourism around Snibston and Bosworth and supporting the voluntary sector.
Dave Ahlquist, Chief executive of MRC Community Action (formerly NWLCVS) , who have pledged 3 new jobs said “the jobs have to be additional meaning they can’t replace existing jobs. We hope it will be a great launch pad for young people who are struggling to get into the employment market due to the recession. Working in our sector is very rewarding and we will be supporting the workers with training”. Other local employers who are pledging jobs through the fund are North West Leicestershire District Council and Snibston Discovery Museum. People interested in the jobs need to enquire via their local job centre.

The RCC Annual Community Engagement Seminar will take place at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester on the evening of March 4th at 7.00pm. Delegates are invited to attend from 6.00pm when a light buffet will be available in the members lounge where there will also be an opportunity to view a wide range of displays.
The event which will be held in the Sparkenhoe Suite will include a number of new projects and initiatives from around the districts with presentations on Affordable Housing, Community Buildings, Community Climate Change Initiatives, Inspire Leicestershire Rural Business Grants, Quality Parish Councils and Local Community Initiatives. A full programme will be available shortly.
Come along and meet the new RCC staff and find out how they may be able to help you with projects in your area. From funding opportunities to advice on community buildings and play areas or the latest climate change initiatives there will be lots to find out.
Places will be limited, so early booking is essential (no more than 2 people per organisation)
To book a place or for further information please contact Diana Cook 0116 2689706 dcook@ruralcc.org.uk
The RCC is indebted to Leicestershire Rural Partnership and Leicestershire County Council for their support and help in presenting this seminar.

The Annual General Meeting of the Heritage Trust will be held at the Heritage Centre Diseworth, on Friday 12Th February 2010 at 8-00pm