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.

Improving the prosperity of the region by focusing on economic development, regeneration, business, skills and the creation of opportunities for everyone.

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.

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.

Provides newsletters, press releases, speeches, photos, summary of what he's been doing, a biography and contact details.

Information on applying for a grant from the National Lottery Charities Board.

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.