Useful links

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we aim to build a world-class economy.

Scottish Environment Link

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

SEPA is a powerful body which is responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland.

Scottish Executive

Home Page of the Scottish Executive

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

Supports the work of housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland by providing services, advice and good practice guidance.

Scottish Local Government Information Network

Access Scottish local government and other related websites.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Secures the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's natural heritage.

Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament's website.

Scottish Poverty Information Unit

The Scottish Poverty Information Unit aims to research and collate information about poverty in Scotland and to make it accesible to community groups, voluntary organisations and people working in the anti-poverty field. The Unit also hopes to make a contribution by providing information needed to develop and evaluate effective anti-poverty work.

Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF)

Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF) is an independent regeneration and inclusion network, sharing good practice, information and discussion so as to help shape practice, policy and opinion.

Shelter

Charity which helps 100,000 people a year fight for their rights, get back on their feet, and find and keep a home.

Small Business Service (SBS)

The Department of Trade and Industry's expert policy unit on small business issues throughout government.

Smarter Partnerships

Toolkit dealing with collaborative working for local authorities 

Social Economy Agency (NI)

Agency to provide support to the co-operative movement in Northern Ireland.

Social Enterprise Coalition

The UK trade body bringing together all types of social enterprise to promote the sector and share knowledge.

Social Enterprise London

Providing enterprising solutions to social and environmental challenges and creating new ways of doing business.

Social Firms Scotland

Promotes and develops new social firms throughout Scotland, and helps existing ones develop their capacity to create further employment for disabled people.

Social Inclusion and Libraries a Resource Guide

Resource intended for all public library professionals, particularly those whose role is to put policy into practice.

Societe Francaise des Urbanistes (SFU)

French town planners' association.

South Africa Planners

Official web site of: The South African Council for Town and Regional Planners, The South African Planning Institute and the Association of Consulting Town and Regional Planners of South Africa

South East England Development Agency

Regional development agency for the South East.

South West

Government Office for the South-West

South West of England Regional Development Agency

Regional development agency for the South West.

Sport England

Sport England is an organisation committed to creating opportunities for people to start in sport, stay in sport and succeed in sport.

SportScotland

The national agency for sport in Scotland. Working with our partners, our core responsibility is to develop sport and physical recreation in Scotland.

Sprawl Net

The Sprawl Net is a forum devoted to the topic of urban sprawl.

Stirling Enterprise (STEP)

Stirling Enterprise (STEP) is funded by: government agencies; shareholder businesses and Stirling Enterprise itself,   to actively encourage and support business and enterprise in Stirling and Scotland through a range of effective services.

Streetwork

An organisation working with young people and in partnership with a wide range of authorities.

Sure Start

Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.

Sustainable Cities Research Institute

Research and consultancy organisation at Northumbria University, focused on sustainable approaches to urban living.

Sustainable Development - The Government Approach

Government guidance on sustainable development issues.

Sustainable Development Commission

The UK government's independent watchdog for sustainable development

Sustainable Development in Scotland

Scottish Executive information on sustainable development

TRANSform Scotland

TRANSform Scotland campaigns for a more sensible transport system, one less dependent on unsustainable modes such as the car and the heavy lorry.

The Commissioner for Local Administration in England

Local government ombudsmen's Home Page

The International Fund for Ireland

The International Fund for Ireland was established by the Irish and British Governments in 1986 with two main aims: 'To promote social and economic advance and to encourage contact, dialogue and reconciliation between nationalists and unionists on the island of Ireland'.

The Sports Council for Northern Ireland

The Sports Council for Northern Ireland aims to make sport happen for you.

TheMertonRule.org

A hub for information about The Merton Rule, a groundbreaking renewable energy planning policy. Includes a list of councils which have adopted the rule.

Time Banks UK

Time Banks UK links together and supports time banks across the country.

TimeBank

A national campaign inspiring and connecting people to share and give time.

Town and Country Planning Association

The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is an independent campaigning charity calling for more integrated planning based on the principles of accessibility, sustainability, diversity, and community cohesion.

Transport Planning Society

Organisation of transport professionals and students

Treasury

Includes detailed information and policy documents published by the Treasury

Triodos Match

Launched in 1999, Triodos Match links social and environmental businesses which need capital with people who have capital - and often relevant skills and experience - to invest.

UK ESPON (European Spatial Planning Observatory Network)

An five-year research programm to compile evidence about development trends across Europe

UK Online

UK online centres aim to provide everyone in the UK with access to computers near to where they live, as well as help and advice on using them.

UK Planning

A leading planning portal that puts you in touch with planning services throughout Scotland, England & Wales. Produced in partnership with local authorities.

UK Statutory Instruments

Full text and search engine.

UK government planning

UK government planning information and policy

UPworld

Networking opportunities for real estate and building professionals.