| Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) |
ACRE is active in promoting the interests of rural communities and acts as the national umbrella organisation for 38 Rural Community Councils throughout England. ACRE's organisational vision is to provide a rural community development centre of expertise that is extensively used by policy makers and practitioners.
http://www.acre.org.uk
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| Actions 4 Environment East Midlands |
This site shows East Midlands Regional Assembly's action plans for the East Midlands environment. These actions have been agreed with partners around the region to help move the East Midlands towards a better quality of life for all. The site also contains facts relating to the environment, web links and contact information.
http://www.actions4environment.org.uk
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| Bio Energy Group East Midlands |
The Bioenergy Group is an informal partnership of organisations from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors within the East Midlands region, which are collectively seeking ways to increase the use of locally grown biomass for the creation of heat and energy, focusing mainly on wood fuels, primarily woodchip and wood pellet.
http://www.bioenergygroup.org
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| Commission for Rural Communities |
The Commission provides well informed, independent advice to government and ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England. The Commission will act as a rural advocate, expert adviser and independent watchdog for rural communities, with a particular focus on rural disadvantage.
http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk
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| Defra Community Halls for Rural People |
Community Halls for Rural People has been set up in partnership with ACRE (Action for Communities in Rural England), to raise awareness to available funding and advice sources for village halls and other community buildings and to provide useful contacts.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/communities/halls
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| EM Market Towns |
This website provides information about each town and each agency working in the East Midlands trying to preserve and enhance our market towns as service centres.
http://www.emtowns.org.uk
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| Enterprise In Food |
This project has been set up to encourage individuals, groups or communities to set up sustainable food and/or drink businesses, offering advice, practical support and training.
http://www.enterpriseinfood.co.uk
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| Farm Diversification |
This is an independent site for farmers providing information on diversification ideas, projects and showing what diversification exists locally.
http://www.farmdiversification.co.uk
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| Food Campus |
This website provides individuals who work in and around East Midlands food companies with access to industry specific information and advice.
http://www.foodcampus.com
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| Lincolnshire Low Carbon |
The aim of the Lincolnshire Low Carbon network is to bring together business and organisations across the county interested in developing a low carbon economy.
http://www.lincolnshirelowcarbon.com
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| National Association of Local Councils (NALC) |
The Naitonal Association of Local Councils represents the 10,000 community, parish and town councils in England and Wales, in partnership with county associations.
http://www.nalc.gov.uk
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| National Rural |
The National Rural Knowledge Exchange is one of 22 centres for Knowledge Exchange activity funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and aim to promote the development of the rural economy by using academic skills and knowledge to work with rural businesses and communities.
http://www2.nationalrural.org
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