Useful Contacts
2011 UK Economic Development Conference - Where will the jobs come from?
The IED 2011 UK Economic Development Conference takes place on 26-27 October at the Round House in Derby. This is the only UK all-sector conference for practitioners and the major event in the regeneration calendar.
http://www.economicdevelopmentconference.com./
Advantage West Midlands
Advantage West Midlands is the regional development agency (RDA) for the West Midlands
Association of Town Centre Management
ATCM is Europe's largest membership organisation 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.
Business Link
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
BIS was created to bring all of the levers of the economy together in one place.
East Midlands Development Agency (emda)
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England, set up in 1999 by Government to bring a regional focus to economic development
East of England Development Agency (EEDA)
EEDA works across the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk
Economic Development Distance Learning Consortium (EDDLC)
The Economic Development Distance Learning Consortium (EDDLC) has, since its inception enabled hundreds of people to progress in the field of economic development and associated areas.
http://economicdevelopmentlearning.com/
Government of Ireland
Information on the Irish State.
Homes & Communities Agencies
The Homes and Communities Agency is the national housing and regeneration delivery agency for England. Our role is to create thriving communities and affordable homes.
http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/
Improvement & Development agency
The IDeA supports improvement and innovation in local government. We work with local authorities and their partners to develop and share good practice.
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=1
Local Government Association (LGA)
In 1997, local government created the Local Government Association (LGA) to be its voice in the national arena. Based in Westminster, close to the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall, they lobby and campaign for changes in policy, legislation and funding on behalf of member councils and the people and communities they serve.
http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/core/page.do?pageId=1
Local Government Information Unit
The LGiU is an independent think-tank and a resource for local government. Teams of policy analysts are experts in local government.
https://member.lgiu.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx
London Development Agency
The London Development Agency is the Mayor's agency responsible for driving London's sustainable economic growth.
New Start Magazine
New Start is the toolkit for regeneration practitioners.
Northern Ireland Executive
Devolution was restored to the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday 8 May 2007 following the election of a four-party Executive of 12 ministers.
http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/
Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA)
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) stimulates economic growth and regeneration in England's Northwest
Office of National Statistics
The Office for National Statistics produces independent information to improve our understanding of the UK's economy and society
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/default.asp
One North East
One North East is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England
Regen.Net
Regen.net is the website for Regeneration & Renewal, the leading regeneration magazine which was founded in 2000.
Regional Development Agencies - England
England’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) were first launched in 1999, with the London Development Agency following in 2000
South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
SEEDA has one aim - to support the economic development of this world-class region.
South West RDA
The South West RDA works for and promotes a modern, stronger and more resilient economy across South West England.
http://www.southwestrda.org.uk/
Sustainable Communities Excellence Network
The Sustainable Communities Excellence Network is an alliance of publicly funded organisations in the United Kingdom working to build sustainable places through skills, knowledge and networking. We provide learning opportunities for professionals directly involved in regeneration and place making to increase their understanding, grow their skills and reach their potential.
The Scottish Government
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved Government for Wales, working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work.
http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the regional development agency for Yorkshire & Humber.