Useful Links: Regional and Local

Advantage West Midlands Regional Development Agency

This is the website for the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands. The site outlines what the agency does in delivering and developing the West Midlands Economic Strategy.

ANPED (Northern Alliance for Sustainable Development)

Links NGOs and voluntary organisations in all parts of the Northern hemisphere. They work to promote sustainable societies worldwide by supporting grassroots activity.

East of England Development Agency

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) drives sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England. The website includes information on urban renewal projects, funding opportunities, support offered to business and publications.

East Midlands Development Agency

The East Midlands Development Agency (emda) brings a regional focus to economic development. The agency focuses on three key drivers: enterprise and innovation, climate for investment and employment and learning and skills. This website contains information on news, events, policy and publications.

Environment Connect

Environment Connect is a business support sign-posting service operating in the Northwest. The service provides free confidential advice and practical assistance to help companies increase resource efficiency, productivity and profitability as a result of reducing waste. Environment Connect is a way of harnessing the environmental advice and best practice available through the BREW partners in the Northwest.

ENWORKS

ENWORKS is a unique business support programme charged with improving business competitiveness and environmental performance throughout the North West.

Energy Cities

An association of European local authorities which promotes local sustainable energy policies, including reduction in energy consumption and local growth using local resources.

Energy Saving Wales

In October 2004 the Welsh Assembly Government launched its Energy Efficiency Action Plan – “Energy Saving Wales”. The web site promotes the use of energy saving measures and sets out how energy efficiency offers real opportunities to meet our sustainable development ambitions.

HI-energy - Renewable Energy in the Highlands & Islands

Information for business and communities in the Scottish Highlands

Homes & Communities Academy

The Homes & Communities Academy is a new national and international centre of excellence for the skills and knowledge needed to create communities fit for the 21st century.

Improvement and Development Agency

Stimulates and supports continual and self-sustaining improvement and development within local government in a number of ways, including focusing on best practice and forward thinking.

London Climate Change Action

A new website from the London Development Agency containing information and advice to help individuals, businesses and public sector organisations in London to do their bit to tackle climate change.

London Development Agency

The London Development Agency (LDA) prepares the Mayor’s business plan for London. It is dedicated to improving sustainability, health and equal opportunity for all Londoners. The website includes news, events and publications.

Local Government Association

The Local Government Association (LGA) represents the local authorities of England and Wales and exists to promote better local government. The website includes details of the LGA’s work, lobbying, news and events.

Local Government International Bureau

The Local Government International Bureau (LGIB), acts as the European and international arm of the Local Government Association for England and Wales (LGA) and the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA). It promotes the Associations' interests to policy makers in the EU and international organisations. The website includes current activities, news, publications and events.

London21

Sustainability network in the capital - news, events, projects directory

Mersey Basin Campaign

Contains news, projects and outlines of future development plans, as well as giving information on how to ‘get involved’.

Mersey Forest

Website contains some interactive games for children, plans for schools to develop their grounds and information on events and projects.

Merseyside Environmental Trust

MET works in partnership with other voluntary sector organisations, as well as individuals, to promote the adoption of sustainable lifestyles and the aims and objectives of Local Agenda 21.

Northern Ireland Local Government Association

The Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) website is the representative voice of Local Government in Northern Ireland. This site includes regularly updated information on events, news, policy documents and publications.

One NorthEast regional development agency

One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering the North East region of England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. Together with regional Partners, the Agency has created a ten year Regional Economic Strategy, which has led to a diverse range of programmes and initiatives throughout all parts of the region.

Northwest Development Agency

The Northwest Regional Development Agency is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest and has 5 key priorities: Business Development, Regeneration, Skills & Employment, Infrastructure and Image.

Nottinghamshire Agenda 21 Forum

Agenda 21 Forum site with news, links and tips.

Quality Environment for Dartford

LA21 and environmental projects.

South East England Development Agency

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is responsible for the economic and social development of the South East.

South West of England Regional Development Agency

The goal of the South West of England Regional Development Agency is to improve the economy of the South West. This involves giving people the skills they need, encouraging enterprise and improving communications. It also promotes the strengths of the region and helps people to regenerate their communities. All their work is guided by the Regional Economic Strategy.

Southampton Sustainability Forum

Action, news and tips for greener living

Sustainability West Midlands

The independent champion of sustainability in the West Midlands

Sustainable Cheshire Forum

LA21 Forum site with news, links, and information on local action programmes

Warwick 'Action 21'

Advocacy, activities and projects on LA21 issues.

Welcome to our Future

Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Welcome to our Future - Promoting community based LA21 activity: news, and project information.

West Devon Environmental Network

LA21 information newsletters project reports etc.

Wholesome Food Association

A campaigning organisation, promoting smaller-scale, sustainable food production.

Yorkshire Forward - Yorkshire & Humber Regional Development Agency

Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the Yorkshire and Humber area.