Geographic area and physical content; environment; social issues; rural business; impact of previous MAFF and non-MAFF schemes; proposed strategy, objectives and priorities for action. England Rural Development Programme from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The Agency's brief includes job creation, skills improvement, increasing competitiveness and attacking social exclusion.

Information about European issues as they affect the region, with directories of further resources and news. Supported by the European Commission Representation in the UK.

Includes details about news, events, meetings and forums, marketing the region, sustainable development, publications, discussion forum and links.

Provides information concerning this region. [based in Brussels]

Official government office bringing together the regional operations of the Departments for Education and Skills; Work and Pensions; Trade and Industry; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Transport, Local Government and the Regions. The Home Office, Police, National Health Service and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport are also represented.

The transport system: programmes and studies.

Framework for hosting information about these councils and/or linking to external sites. Visitors may register to maintain their own council's information.

Explains the role of the European Parliament and its committee on Culture, lists the election pledges on which he was elected, and provides biographical details.

'Why Britain Should Keep the Pound' and other speeches. Also comments on european issues, provides a parliamentary diary and an MEP biography.

Links to local government sites in the region.

Working to achieve the best for the English countryside through conservation, research, and influencing central and local government. Includes the area's State of the Countryside Report and the Rural Services Survey.

Contact information for Members of the European Parliament.