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 Observatory
The main resource for regional data and statistics.
East Midlands Public Health Observatory
Regional PHO aiming to strengthen the availability and use of health information at local level
Engage 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
Investment for Health
East Midlands Regional Assembly’s public health strategy online.
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
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
Last updated: 17th July 2008