Society Links

Audit Commission Audit Commission http://www.bestvalueinspections.gov.uk/

Beacon Councils Beacon Councils http://www.idea.gov.uk/beacons/

Better Public Buildings Better Public Buildings http://www.betterpublicbuildings.gov.uk/

Commissioning Joint Committee The CJC is sponsored by CIPFA, and comprises representatives of all the local authorities' associations in the UK, and of more than 40 officers' organisations. These cover the disciplines involved in all aspects of commissioning and competition. http://www.cipfa.org.uk/pt/cjc.cfm

eGov Monitor eGov monitor's portal is purpose-designed to meet the information needs of eGovernment professionals. http://www.egovmonitor.com

European Spatial Planning Observation Network The ESPON 2006 Programme has been established to create a network of researchers who can develop the implications of the ESDP.http://www.interregiii.org.uk/espon.shtml

European Union On-Line European Union On-Line http://www.europa.eu.int/

French Federation of Town Planning Agencies French Federation of Town Planning Agencies http://www.fnau.org/

HELM website The new HELM website provides online information, guidance, case studies and training opportunities on planning, policy and regeneration as they relate to the historic environment. http://www.helm.org.uk

Heritage Link Heritage Link is an umbrella group formed by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the heritage sector http://www.heritagelink.org.uk

I&DeA Website I&DeA Website http://www.idea.gov.uk/knowledge/

info4local This site provides the first one-stop portal for local authorities to get quick and easy access to information they need on the web sites of central government departments, agencies and public bodies. http://www.info4local.gov.uk/

International Government Site Links International Government Site Links http://www.lgib.gov.uk/weblinks.htm

INTERREG IIC North West Metropolitan Area Programme INTERREG IIC North West Metropolitan Area Programme http://www.nwmainterregiic.org/

LACORS Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services. http://www.lacors.gov.uk/

Living Places The aim of living places is to ensure that all communities, particularly those experiencing housing-led growth and regeneration, can benefit from cultural and sporting opportunities. http://www.living-places.org.uk/.

Living Streets We are the champions of streets and public spaces for people on foot. We work on practical projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all. http://www.livingstreets.org.uk

Local Government Association Local Government Association http://www.lga.gov.uk/

London Community Recycling network London CRN is a not-for-profit, second tier organisation that supports, promotes and represents the community sector in London. Collectively, London CRN members are the largest provider of recycling services in London. http://www.lcrn.org.uk

The National Heritage List for England, English Heritage's new online database of protected heritage assets

National Industrial Symbiosis Programme NISP is a business led initiative. It facilitates links between industries from different sectors to create sustainable commercial opportunities and improve resource efficiency. Working with NISP helps LAs achieve their sustainability aims. http://www.nisp.org.uk

National Planning Forum NPF is the largest cross-sectoral forum in England focussing on town and country planning. http://www.natplanforum.org.uk

National Retail Planning Forum The NRPF aims to improve understanding between private and public sectors of planning and its impact on retailing through dialogue and research. http://www.nrpf.org

National Soil Resources Institute The National Soil Resources Institute (NSRI) is a new Institute that provides research, teaching, training and consultancy in all aspects of the sustainable management of land and soil resources both in the UK and internationally. http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/nsri

Nature After Minerals  is an online resource for everyone with an interest in quarry restoration & minerals planning for biodiversity 

Planning Advisory Service The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) aims to facilitate self-sustaining change and improvement in the local authority planning sector. PAS is funded by the ODPM and is part of the IDeA. http://www.pas.gov.uk

Planning Aid Concordat Joint statement between the POS, RTPI and LGA on Planning Aid. Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional planning advice and support to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay fees to a planning consultant.
http://www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk/hai/publications/concordat/

Planning Matters The just-in-time resource for the professional development of knowledge and learning. http://www.planningmatters.co.uk

Planning Portal Programme Planning Portal Programme http://www.planningportalprogramme.gov.uk/pins/related_organisations/portal.htm

Royal Town Planning Institute Royal Town Planning Institute http://www.rtpi.org.uk/

RSPB Conservation Planner Conservation Planner is the RSPB's twice yearly newsletter for those with an interest in protecting and enhancing the environment and biodiversity through development and the planning system. http://www.rspb.org.uk/policy/planningpolicy/planner.asp

Society for the Environment SocEnv aspires to be the leading and co-ordinating professional body in environmental matters and a pre-eminent champion of a sustainable environment. http://www.socenv.org.uk

The Manifesto for Better Public Spaces Sign up to the Manifesto for Better Public Spaces and tell us what you think about your local parks and public spaces. Your opinions will help us lobby local and national policy makers when we take part in the Delivering Sustainable Communities summit in
http://www.itsyourspace.org.uk/manifesto.asp

TISOnline - the online resource for planning and finance professionals, written on a 'by practitioners, for practitioners' basis, exploring key themes and issues in planning. http://www.tisonline.net/planning/default.asp

UK Resilience This is the website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. It provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and governmen http://www.ukresilience.info

UKonline - A to Z Government Services UKonline - A to Z Government Services http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/QuickFind/ResourceGuides/fs/en