Society Links

Greener UK guide which highlights the ways in which government National Policy Indicators (NPIs) and therefore their Local Area Agreements can be achieved through greener planning
http://www.plantforlife.info/greenerplanning

ATCM is dedicated to helping town and city centres realise their natural roles both as prosperous locations for business and investment, and as focal points for vibrant, inclusive communities.
http://www.atcm.org

The Association of Local Government Ecologists represents professional ecologists working in local government in the UK. In partnership with others, ALGE supports and develops the nature conservation work of local authorities
http://www.alge.org.uk/

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

GRaBS project is a network of leading pan-European organisations involved in integrating climate change adaptation into regional planning and development.
http://www.grabs-eu.org

POS Logo: various formats of the POS logo for printing, etc purposes
http://www.mvm.co.uk/planningofficers/pos/resources.htm

This website has been created by ATLAS to guide stakeholders through the town planning process in relation to large, complex or strategic development projects.
http://www.atlasplanning.com/page/index.cfm

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

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

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

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
http://www.cabe.org.uk/

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

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
http://www.europa.eu.int/

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

Healthy urban living in the face of forecast poulation growth
http://healthyurbandevelopment.nhs.uk

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

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

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
http://www.lgib.gov.uk/weblinks.htm

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

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

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/.

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
http://www.lga.gov.uk/

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

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

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

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

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

ODPM
http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/QuickFind/ResourceGuides/fs/en