Government & Local Authorities
| Advantage West Midlands (AWM) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies operating in England. Established by the Government in April 1999 to act as a strategic driver for sustainable economic development in the West Midlands. AWM's role is to provide leadership and action to create more, better jobs and an enhanced quality of life for all in the West Midlands. (UK) |  | |
| CABE was set up to promote high quality design and architecture and to raise the standard of the built environment generally, as a proactive, nationally-based champion for architecture. Its role includes urban design, education and community involvement and the development of a regional dimension in the promotion of good architecture. |  | |
| The ODPM is now the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Sections relevant to urban design include planning and regeneration. |  | |
| Creating Excellence the South West's Regeneration Centre, has been set up partly in response to a white paper published by the Government's Urban Task Force. The website is intended to provide the South West regeneration community with a powerful information and networking resource. | ||
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| The Design Commission for Wales (DCFW) is a national organisation established and core funded by the National Assembly for Wales. DCFW works to raise the profile of good design and celebrate great buildings, spaces and places. |  | |
| This web site contains all the transport-related information taken from the DTLR web site. Whilst the header of the majority of pages to Department for Transport has been changed, references within pages remain untouched for historical purposes. |  | |
| The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind economic growth and regeneration in the East of England, the ideas region - a diverse area already established in the UK as a beacon of creativity and innovation. As a fast growing region the East of England is making a significant contribution to the UK economy. |  | |
| The East Midlands Development Agency website promotes the RDAs vision for the region - To take the East Midlands into Europe’s Top 20 regions by 2010. Establishing the East Midlands as a place where people want to live, work and invest because of our vibrant economy; healthy, safe, diverse and inclusive society; and our quality environment. (UK) | ||
| English Heritage is responsible for protecting the country's buildings, landscapes & sites and ensuring that the heritage contributes directly to the social and economic health of today's communities. On this site is The Historic Environment Review- a recent policy review. (UK) |  | |
| English Partnerships is a leading player in the UK Government's regeneration and inward investment strategies. By working in partnership with public, private and voluntary sectors throughout the English regions, this organisation supports land reclamation, property development and the creation of strategic development packages for employment, housing, recreation and green space. The site covers press releases and gives full text access to some useful publications. Full access is given to a Strategic Sites database which gives details of available sites in England. |  | |
| The Environment Agency seeks to promote the benefits of a clean, safe and healthy environment. From "greening" business and reducing human impact on the environment, to safeguarding the landscape and reducing flood risk, the vision's ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for both people and wildlife. The individual themes are: Quality of Life Enhancing Wildlife "Greening" the Business World Using Natural Resources Wisely Ensuring that the Air is Clean Improving and Protecting Inland and Coastal Waters Protecting and Restoring the Land Reducing Flood Risks Limiting and Adapting to Climate Change. (UK) |  | |
| Greater London Authority The site provides information about the GLA: the Mayor and the London Assembly; its structure, responsibilities and resources; the history of the GLA and contact information. | ||
| The US Housing and Urban Development's User (HUD's) supports the Department's efforts to help create cohesive, economically healthy communities. HUD USER is the primary source for Federal Government reports and information on housing policy and programs, building technology, economic development, urban planning, and other housing-related topics. HUD USER also creates and distributes a wide variety of useful information products and services. (USA) | ||
| Inspire East is the regional centre of excellence for sustainable communities in the East of England |  | |
| The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives is the international environmental agency for local governments. ICLEI's mission is to build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global environmental and sustainable development conditions through cumulative local actions. |  | |
IDeA - Improvement and Development Agency. Governement Agency promoting the best practice in public services. Provides a variety of services: Capacity building - working with councils to build capacity for change; Community well-being - engaging communities and integrating sustainable development; E-government - support for councils in delivering electronic services; Improving central services - driving continuous improvement of services; Leadership - building the capacity of councillors and managers. (UK) |  | |
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| Land Restoration Trust is new venture aimed at tackling enduring dereliction across England and transforming eyesores into valuable community assets is being planned and developed by a partnership of four national organisations. |  | |
| London Development Agency is The Mayor of London's agency for business and jobs. The LDA prepares the Mayor's business plan for London and mobilises the support and resources of hundreds of partner organisations to help build a thriving economy for London's people, businesses and communities. The LDA is dedicated to improving sustainability, health and equality of opportunity for Londoners. (UK) |  | |
| Natural England, the new UK Government agency that has been formed through the merger of the Rural Development Commission and the Countryside Commission. The site includes research notes, agency documents and press releases. (UK) |  | |
Northwest Development Agency provides strategic leadership, programmes and funding to ensure the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England’s Northwest, one of the United Kingdom’s largest and most important regions. (UK) |  | |
One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering the North East region of England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. This website promotes the work of the Agency and the vision for a vibrant, self reliant, ambitious and outward looking North East of England together with the benefits of living, working and doing business in the region. (UK) |  | |
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| PLACE is a joint project between Belfast City Council and the Royal Society of Ulster Architects. The aim of PLACE is to improve the built environment in Northern Ireland by enabling better public awareness and understanding and promoting higher standards. |  | |
| A great online resource for anyone involved in public art. The site includes practical information, legal and policy guidance, case studies, news and links. (UK) |  | |
| Regeneration East Midlands exists to improve the delivery and effectiveness of regeneration in the East Midlands. |  | |
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The mission of RegenWM is to promote and develop regeneration excellence in the West Midlands. The website has contact details and offers case studies, events, jobs, downloads and the facility to search for training courses and organisations. |  | |
| The Regional Development Agencies (RDA) site details what the RDA's are, what they do and who they are run by. Press releases are posted on the site and publications listed. (UK) |  | |
| RENEW Northwest is the Regional Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Communities. It aims to develop dynamic and responsive learning opportunities to provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to deliver sustainable communities. |  | |
| SEEDA - The South East of England Development Agency aims to work with partners to make the South East of England a world class region, achieving sustainable development and enhanced quality of life as measured by: Economic Prosperity; Environmental Quality; Social Inclusion - ensuring meaningful employment for all (UK) |  | |
| South East Excellence was established by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) to support the urban renaissance of the region's towns and cities. Their aim being to bring together organisations that have the skills needed to build, maintain and renew communities, and help them reach those who want to learn. |  | |
| The South West of England Regional Development Agency has the goal of improving the economy of the South West. This involves giving people the skills they need, encouraging enterprise and improving communications. The RDA also promotes the strengths of the region and helps people to regenerate their communities. (UK) |  | |
| SDU is the . This site provides guidance on how to pursue a more sustainable future. In addition there are links to the various Government task forces, working groups and public bodies involved with monitoring and delivering sustainable development. |  | |
| Sustainable Urban Design and Climate. This is part of the site for the Bureau of Meteorology, Australia. It covers topics such as: what has climate got to do with urban design, what cities do to the local climate and what city climates do to people. (AUS) |  | |
| The Urban Task Force was set up in April 1998 by the UK government under the chairmanship of Lord Rogers 'to identify causes of urban decline in England and recommend practical solutions to bring people back into our cities, towns and urban neighbourhoods. |  | |
| Yorkshire Forward is the website for the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber. The website is bold and states the RDA's equally bold aim; "Yorkshire Forward has a clear purpose: to make Yorkshire and the Humber the UK's number one region." A website not backward about coming forward. (UK) |  | |
UK Government Departments. This page links to the websites of cabinet departments & other core government institutions. A separate Offices and Agencies page lists all other central government bodies. (UK)
Organisation Index Alphabetical links listing produced by the CCTA which includes local authorities, NHS trusts and other public bodies. (UK)
