Other Links
From this page you will find various other links that we thought you might find helpful. They are organised under the following themes/subjects:
Health
National organisations:
British Heart Foundation
Cancer Research
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Education and Skills
Department of Food and Rural Affairs
Department of Health
Food Standards Agency
Health Protection Agency
The Home Office
Health and Safety Executive
MIND
National Health Service
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Neighbourhood Renewal
NHS Direct
NHS Plus - Health at Work
Our Healthier Nation
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Sport England
Teenage Pregnancy Unit
Wired for Health (Health Development Agency)
World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe
Regional Organisations
East Midlands Development Agency
East Midlands Public Health Observatory
Emphasis (East Midlands Public Health Network)
Government Office for the East Midlands
Local Government East Midlands
One East Midlands
Sport England - East Midlands
National/Regional campaigns
Action on Smoking and Health
Affordable Warmth
EatWell.gov.uk
Immunisation Information (NHS)
Renewal.net Health pages
Sustainable Development
East Midlands
BEST Network
The BEST (Business Efficiency and Sustainable Technology) Network assists SMEs in the East Midlands examine their resource efficiency and implement an EMS (Environmental Management System) using an incremental approach and innovative IT Tools.
Business Link East Midlands - Environment & Efficiency
Business Link East Midlands provide advice to businesses on resource efficiency
Derbyshire County Council
Details of environmental issues tackled by DCC
East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA)
The regional development agency for the East Midlands, directing a wide ranging strategy and business programme
East Midlands Public Health Observatory
Regional PHO aiming to strengthen the availability and use of health information at local level
One East Midlands
Voluntary sector forum engaging with the regional agenda
Environment Agency
Regional information on issues affecting the environment in the Midlands
Environ
An independent charity working to improve the environment and the communities we live in by providing information, advice and practical help to encourage individuals and organisations to take practical steps towards a more sustainable future.
Environment City: Leicester
This website includes a series of excellent case studies that cover many of the themes of SD. Case studies are organised around ten themes including waste, transport, energy, built environment
Government Office for the East Midlands
Explanation of sustainable development and links to further government resources.
Groundwork Erewash Valley
Detailed information on projects is presented, offering a brief overview with links to a selection of projects
Housing Corporation
Regional information within the national Web site
Institute for Sustainable Development in Business
The Institute helps businesses, the public and third sectors and communities implement cost effective environmental improvements
The main resource for regional data and statistics.
Learning and Skills Council
National site includes regional information
Leicester City Council
Environment Regeneration and Development Department, responsible for environmental matters in Leicester
Leics, Northants and Rutland Strategic Health Authority
SHA for Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland
Lincolnshire County Council
LCC Sustainablity Framework
Lincolnshire Development
Economic development aid and support
Local Government East Midlands
LGEM serves and represents Local Government in England’s East Midlands.
Nottingham Green Partnership
Partnership developing and supporting practical projects to protect or improve the environment and benefit local people.
Nottingham Health Action Group
Information about HAG and its work on health and the environment.
Nottinghamshire Agenda 21 Forum
Working to develop a better quality of life for all in the county.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Details of the place of SD within NCC Joint Structure Plan
Nottinghamshire Police Authority
Independent body overseeing work of Notts Police force
Public Health Strategy
East Midlands Regional Assembly’s public health strategy.
The River Nene Regional Park initiative is a pioneering green space project that is centred on the river Nene and its tributaries. Situated within the Milton Keynes South Midlands Growth Area the River Nene Regional Park is one of the central modes by which green space provision will be accomplished.
Rutland County Council
Details of RCC environmental policy and initiatives
The Broxtowe Partnership
Promoting social, economic and environmental well-being for Broxtowe area.
Trent Strategic Health Authority
SHA for Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
Other regions/National
Act on CO2 - Carbon Calculator
An online calculator that enables people to check their carbon footprints has been launched by Defra. It allows people to calculate the carbon footprint that results from their use of home energy, appliances and transport, as either individuals or entire households. The calculator then constructs a personalised plan of action, suggesting ways in which users can cut their CO2 emissions.
East of England Observatory
Information gateway to the East of England Region
Ecominds is an open grant programme run by Mind as an award partner of the Big Lottery Fund. The programme has £7.5 million to distribute to around 125 new and existing projects around England focusing on mental health and the environment over the next five years.
London
Independent implementation support organisation for sustainable development in London
London Sustainable Development Commission
The Commission has an important role in promoting sustainable development in London and advising on the sustainable nature of London wide strategies, including those produced by the GLA
Regional Business Search Engine
Business Search Engine for the East Midlands
Regional Futures
A Sustainable Solutions Learning Network for regional sustainable development news, events, research publications and links.
South East Regional Assembly
Details of the regional strategy for sustainable development
South West Regional Sustainability
Regional SD information from the Sustainable Business Team, Government Office for the South West
Sustainability East
Site of the East of England SD Round Table
Sustainability Northwest
Comprehensive information on policy and activities in the Northwest.
West Midlands Sustainability Framework
Regional sustainability framework for the West Midlands (Sustainbility West Midlands)
Yorkshire and Humber Assembly
Details of the Regional SD Framework
Sustainable Energy
Reduce Energy
Act on CO2 - Carbon Calculator
Association of Environmental Conscious Builders
Carbon Trust/emda - 0% Business Loans Support
Energy Saving Trust (EST) - Home Energy Check
SustainableBuild
National Energy Foundation
Efficiency
Carbon Trust
Energy Saving Trust (EST)
Energy Saving Trust (EST) - Advice Tool for Local Authorities
Energy Saving Trust (EST) - Boiler Scrappage Scheme
EST's Community Action for Energy programme (CAfE)
Housing Intelligence for the East Midlands
Leicester Energy Agency
Newark and Sherwood Energy Agency
Nottingham Energy Partnership - Energy Cost data
Renewables
Bio Energy Group East Midlands
BRE - Online Training Seminars - quote Special Offer Code BRE31
British Wind Energy Association
British Biogen
Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology
DTI Renewable Energy
Forestry Commision Wood Fuel site
Planning Renewables
Renewable Energy Growers
Rural Energy Trust
Transport
Rail
Owns and operates Britain's railway infrastructure
Department for Transport Rail Group
Government department responsible for rail
Online journey planner
Providing services in the East Midlands and beyond
High speed rail links from London to France and Belgium
Regulating the railways
London
London's trains, tube, trams, buses, river services and roads
Journey Planners
Journey planner for buses, trains, planes and car travel nationwide
Nationwide public transport journey planner
Public transport journey planner for the Region
Coaches
Coach services
Coach services
Roads
Managing Britain's strategic road network
Air Travel in the Region
Civil Aviation Authority Aviation regulator
Other Selected Airports
Robin Hood Airport Sheffield Doncaster
Birmingham International Airport
Waterways and Ports
Passenger and Support Organisations
Association for Commuter Transport ( ACT)
Advice for organisations on how to implement an effective travel plan
Rail watchdog
Promoting public transport in the Region
Promoting sustainable transport
Promoting cycling / sustainable transport
National environmental transport lobby
Campaigning for inland waterways
General
Central Government Department responsible for transport
Transport within the Government Office in the Region
Local transport Authorities
Northamptonshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Peak DistrictNational Park Authority
Peak District National Park Authority
Travel Plans
Making Residential Travel Plans Work
Waste
Supporting Documentary Links
DEFRA Municipal Waste Data
Environment Agency Data
ODPM Report: Survey of Arisings & Use of Construction & Demolition Waste as Aggregate
The Integrated Regional Strategy
Regional Economic Strategy
Regional Spatial Strategy 8 (RSS 8)
emda Resource Efficiency Report
Chilled Food Association - proceedings of conference on waste arising from Food and Drink Sector
Supporting Legislation Links
Waste Framework Directive
Landfill Directive
ODS Directive
WEEE/ROHS
ELV Directive
Packaging Directive
IPPC Directive/ PPC Regulation
Animal By-Products Regulations
Proposed Biowaste Directive
Waste Strategy 2000
Cabinet Office Support Unit Report: 'Waste Not, Want Not' and the Government response to the Report
UK Government Framework for decoupling economy and environment
Environment Agency survey and reports on Agricultural waste
East Midlands Regional Assembly
Energy 4 Communities
Actions 4 Environment
BEST Network
Business Link East Midlands - Environment & Efficiency
National Links
National
Business Link
Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office - Policy Hub
Confederation of British Industry
Chambers of Commerce
Community Education and Development Centre
Department for Business, Innovations and Skills
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Department for Communities and Local Government
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Department for Transport
Department for Work & Pensions
English Heritage
Environment Agency
Equality Direct
Equal Opportunities Commission
Forestry Commission
Government News Network
Health and Safety Executive
Her Majesty's Stationery Office
Home Office
Houses of Parliament
Housing Corporation
Institute of Directors
Info for local government
Learning & Skills Councils
Local Government Association
Local Government Channel
Local Government Information Unit
London Bombings - 7th July Assistance - provides advice and assistance to those affected by the bombings
London 2012
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
National Housing Federation
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
National Trust
Natural England
Natural Environment Research Council
New Economics Foundation
Office of Government Commerce
Rural Youth Network
Source UK - Information Portal
Studentforce
The National Energy Foundation
Trade Unions - GMB
Trade Unions - TUC
Trade Unions - Amicus the Union
Trade Unions - UNISON
Travellers' Times Magazine
UK Youth Parliament
Urban Forum
Last updated: 22nd December 2008