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| RENEWAL.NET |
A government website from the
Neighbourhood Renewal Unit,which aims to help all
those involved in neighbourhood renewal. The site
provides documents, reports and good practice,
including information on what makes a successful
campaign, which can be used particularly in relation
to litter, graffiti and fly-tipping. There are
also details of the Community Regeneration Award,
regional pages and a "jargon busters" section.
Visit www.renewal.net to
access information or take part in online discussions
or telephone 08450 828 383
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COUNTRYSIDE AGENCY
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The Countryside
Agency was established by the Government in 1999
and is funded by the Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It aims to conserve
and enhance England's countryside, spread social
and economic opportunity for the people who live
there, and help everyone, wherever they live
and whatever their background to enjoy the countryside
and share in this priceless asset. The Agency
has provides publications, case studies and learning
networks.
For more information visit www.countryside.gov.uk,
or telephone 01242 533 222
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GOOD DOG CAMPAIGN
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A campaign
to promote responsible dog ownership funded by
Masterfoods and supported by the National Dog
Wardens' Association. Information is provided
to help local authorities and dog wardens develop
responsible dog ownership campaigns within their
communities. There is also a Good Dog Campaign
Annual Local Authority Award.
For more information
visit www.ndwa.co.uk/gdc or
telephone 020 7255 1100
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EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION (EOC)
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The
EOC is the leading agency working to eliminate
sex discrimination and is mainly funded by government.
It deals with issues of bullying, harassment
and discrimination (mainly of women). Its website
has sections on the law, research, statistics,
policies and campaigns. If you have been unfairly
treated or harassed at work and you believe it's
because you're a woman or because you're a man,
you can contact the free confidential helpline
on 0845 601 5901 for practical advice. The EOC
can help resolve problems amicably, or advise
you on how to take your case to an employment
tribunal or a court.
For more information visit www.eoc.org.uk
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THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT
RURAL ENGLAND (CPRE) |
CPRE is an organisation that
campaigns to protect and enhance the countryside
for the benefit of everyone. As well as highlighting
problems and threats to the countryside, it carries
out research, canvasses opinion and advocates
solutions. CPRE seeks to influence policy makers
and opinion formers at every level and often
works in partnership with other local and national
bodies. A number of publications are available
to order or you can join in one of the campaigns.
For more information visit www.cpre.org.uk or telephone 020 7981 2800
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