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Useful
External Links
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Disclaimer
note:
The
external links given on this page do not constitute an endorsement by
NCHTG of the companies, their services or products. NCHTG is not responsible
for the content of external sites.
Central & Local Government Organisations
Housing organisations on the Web
Local Authorities
Policy and research
Publications
Useful sites
What's On
Local sites (Tameside, Gt Manchester, North West)
Weather
Central
& Local Government Organisations
The main site to try is DirectGov
The above is the main entry point for UK government web
sites. Of particular help is the search feature under 'QuickFind' page.
Communities
and Local Government [ = old ODPM], Main
Page
Housing & Housing Policy is now accessed from the above link.
Department of Health
Department for Transport
Home Office
Office for National
Statistics
This is the UK's home of official statistics, reflecting Britain's economy,
population and society at national and local level. Summary stories and
detailed data releases are published here free of charge.
Of particular interest is the 'Time Series Data,' formerly known as SatBase.
Housing Corporation,
Main Page
HC's 'The
Public Register of Social Landlords'
Government Office for
the North West
Health and Safety Executive
Regulates health and safety in the workplace.
Audit Commission
Ensures public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.
Of particular interest is the 'Housing Inspectorate,' a new area of the
Audit Commission as from April 1, 2003.
Department of Work and
Pensions: Whilst visiting the home page, view information, help, and
advice on 'Benefits and Services;' 'Families and Children;' 'Working Age;'
and the section on 'Pensions and Retirement.'
Social Exclusion Unit
Housing organisations on the Web
National
Housing Federation
Co-operative
Housing, Confederation of
Construction
Industry Council
Chartered
Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Local
Government Association
Citizen's
advice Bureaux, National Association of
Housing
Net
CORE
'iN
business for neighbourhoods'
Housing Diversity Network
Local Authorities
Bolton
MBC
Burnley BC
Bury
MBC
Manchester
City Council
Oldham
MBC
Rochdale
MBC
Salford
MBC
Stockport
MBC
Tameside
MBC
'Homes4Rent'
initiative
Trafford
MB
Wigan MBC
Policy and research
Joseph
Rowntree Foundation
Neighbourhood
Statistics
Statistics for local areas. Get all the data that one could possibly imagine
from the office of National Statistics. Subjects include the 2001 Census
to matters re population trends, crime, health and housing.
Publications
Inside
Housing
Useful sites
FSA: Financial Services
Authority.
Advice on pensions, retirement planning, etc.
You may wish to have a look at the 'Consumer' area.
UpMyStreet:
It
says on the tin: 'The real-life guide to
your neighbourhood.'
Action
Network
Action
Network is a website that helps you get involved and make a difference
in your community.
It's provided by the BBC but most of the content on
the site is written by people like you.
It's your place
to get together
with other people and groups and
change the world around you for the
better.
Dreamscheme Online:
Dreamscheme is a young people's reward
scheme for good behaviour. Their aim, according to their website, is
the creation of "...safe
opportunities for young people to enjoy challenging activities."
New Charter is registered with them and you can view our involvement on a page
on their site called 'Community Supporters.'
1001Careers:
A 'working-in-housing' related site with job opportunities.
What's On
BBC's Manchester
portal. Check out the menu on the left hand side of the page giving
you entry points from news to travel, going out and weather.
Two local newspaper portals:
Manchester
Online
Tameside
Advertiser
Local sites
(Tameside, Gt Manchester, North West)
Tameside College:
Good 'Links' section from an educational point of view.
GMPTE Home page:
the official public transport site for Greater Manchester.
Volunteer Centre
Tameside: acts as a Volunteer Bureau and provides facilities for other
voluntary and community organisations. Good 'Links' section on the voluntary
sector organisations.
Money Information Network Tameside (MiNT):
MiNT has been set up by a number of organisations in the Tameside area
[including New Charter] offering money advice and information on how to stay out of debt.
Tameside OWL:
The OWL site provides information on local issues affecting older people in Tameside.
Weather
The Met Office
The BBC's main page
[please select 'weather' from the menus/options]
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