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For convenience, these links are divided into the following groups.  Click on the headings below to find links to your area of interest.

UK AND EUROPE - Government and politics 

EAST OF ENGLAND REGION

   - The Labour Party in the East of England 

   - MPs in Beds, Cambs and Herts 

   - County Councils in Beds, Cambs and Herts 

   - Community organisations 

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (UK) 

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (Europe) 

EDUCATION AND CAREERS 

WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS 

OTHER ORGANISATIONS 

UK AND  EUROPE - Government and politics

Citizens of Europe

The website of French MEP, Gérard Caudron (site mainly in French).

 

Department of Trade and Industry (Europe and world trade)

The DTI's new site on Europe and world trade

 

Eurodesk

European information on mobility and funding programmes for young people and those working with them.  

 

European Information Network in the UK

Useful site to search for European news and events in the different regions.

 

European Parliament

Website of the European Parliament

 

European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP)

Organisation representing the British Labour Party's interests in Europe.

 

European Union

Website of the European Union with links to institutions within the EU.

 

European Union's CORDIS website

Information about the EU's research programme, including the framework programmes.

 

Foreign & Commonwealth Office - Britain and the European Union

Latest information on developments in the EU and the six-monthly White Papers.

 

Inside Europe - The BBC guide to your guide to life inside the EU

Useful guide to the European Union, including how the budget is spent

 

Know Europe

Subscription based service about the EU but has a free trial offer and a useful free web directory on other EU websites.

 

The Labour Party

Main website of the British Labour Party

 

Parliamentary Group Party of European Socialists (PES)

Organisation bringing together the Socialist, Social Democratic and Labour parties represented in the European Parliament.

 

Progress

Encouraging debate and dialogue between Labour Party grassroots and leadership.

 

Scientific and Technological Options Assessment unit (STOA)

An independent unit within the European Parliament responsible for examining the impact of science and technology on EU policies.  Eryl is a member of the STOA panel responsible for the political aspects of the unit's work.

 

EASTERN REGION OF ENGLAND

East of England Development Agency

Regional information and information on the economic challenges faced by the area that Eryl represents

 

East of England European Partnership

East of England office based in Brussels with lots of information on EU policies and grants. Particularly useful for businesses.

 

East of England Observatory

Lots of information on the region on this site redesigned in summer 2003

 

East of England Telematics Development Trust

A partnership dedicated to supporting and developing information technology in the East of England.

 

EQUAL in the East of England

Information on the EU's EQUAL programme in the region, which aims to ensure more and better jobs for all.

 

European Information Network in the East of England

Lots of information on European issues in the region, with a good search facility and loads of links.

 

Go East

Government site for the East of England region.  Contains lots of information, including news on European funding in the region.

 

Hertfordshire Euro Information Centre

 

Richard Howitt MEP

Labour MEP for the Eastern Region, responsible for Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk

 

Labour East European Team

The website of the Labour Team for the European Elections, June 2004

 

The Labour Party in the East of England

 

Eastern Region Labour Party

 

Meriden Labour Party

Website for the Meriden ward, Watford

 

North East Bedfordshire Labour Party

 

North East Herts Labour Party

 

Mid-Bedfordshire Labour Party

 

Stevenage Labour Party

 

Watford Labour Party

 

 

MPs in Beds, Cambs and Herts

 

Anne Campbell MP

Labour MP for Cambridge

 

Margaret Moran MP

Labour MP for Luton South

 

Barbara Follett MP

Labour MP for Stevenage

 

Tony McWalter MP

Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead

 

Kerry Pollard MP

Labour MP for St Albans

 

Melanie Johnson MP

Labour MP for Welwyn Hatfield

 

 

County Councils in Beds, Cambs and Herts

 

Bedfordshire County Council

 

Cambridgeshire County Council

 

Essex County Council

 

Hertfordshire County Council

 

Luton Borough Council

 

Norfolk County Council

 

Suffolk County Council

 

Peterborough City Council

 

 

Community organisations

 

Borehamwood Community Partnership

Community website for the Borehamwood area, Hertfordshire

 

 

 

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (UK)

British Wind Energy Association

The largest renewable trade association in the UK.  Lots of information on wind energy.

 

Department of Trade and Industry - energy

Government department site on energy policy, statistics, technologies, the utilities, the nuclear industry and external sites of interest.

 

Department of Trade and Industry - renewable energy

Government department site on renewable energy, including press releases and latest edition of newsletter on renewable energy.

 

Department of Trade and Industry - Office of Science & Technology

A government organisation dedicated to maintaining and developing excellence in UK science, engineering and technology and maximising their contribution to sustainable wealth creation and quality of life in the UK.

 

East of England Energy Group

Set up to support all aspects of the energy industry in the East of England region.

 

Energy Saving Trust

Information and advice on energy efficiency, including buying FUTURE ENERGY from electricity suppliers that have demonstrated their commitment to renewable energy.

 

Green Dragon Energy

Wales-based organisation aiming to make renewable energy affordable.

 

National Energy Foundation

An independent organisation working for more efficient, innovative an safe use of energy.  Includes details on renewable energy for consumers.

 

Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies

Organisation with cross-parliamentary membership of MPs, Peers, and MEPs, forming a bridge between parliament and the outside world on energy issues.

 

Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG)

A cross-parliamentary group to promote renewable and sustainable energy issues in the UK Parliament.

 

NEF renewables

A section of the National Energy Foundation (see above) with lots of clear information on renewable energy and finding a green energy supplier.

 

Socialist Environmental Resources Association (SERA)

Environment campaign affiliated to the British Labour Party.

 

Sustainable Energy Technologies

Sustainable energy in the East of England including local map of sustainable energy sites.  Very interested in hearing from local renewable energy projects and national suppliers.

 

Solar Century

A commercial organisation aiming to pioneer a global market for solar power in the UK.  Can give information and quotations.

 

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (Europe)

AGORES

The European Commission's site on renewable resources, covering European Commission policy, funding for projects and other matters.

 

Cogen

European Association for the promotion of cogeneration (combined heat and power).

 

Euroheat and Power

Combined heat and power in Europe.

 

European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES)

Non-profit making to encourage increased use of renewable energy in Europe. Eryl McNally is a President.

 

WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS

Association for Women in Science and Engineering

UK organisation encouraging girls and women to study and get jobs in these professions.

 

Equal Opportunities Commission

Working for equality for women and men an work and home.

 

European database of women experts

A European database of women experts in science and technology.

 

European Women's lobby

European women's organisation.

 

The Women and Equality Unit, Cabinet Office

Government unit ensuring that women's interests are at the heart of the Government's agenda.

 

Women's National Commission

Official, independent advisory body giving the views of the women to the Government.  Excellent list of links.

 

Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

European network to promote women in science, engineering and technology, create information networks and promote relevant research.

 

EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Careers Europe

Essential information for young people considering a career in Europe.

 

CILT - Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research

Site aimed mainly at language teachers and researchers

 

The Federation of European Employers

Find out about employment law and more across Europe

 

Socialist Educational Association

An independent socialist educational organisation.  Eryl McNally is a member.

 

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Royal Society

The independent scientific academy in the UK dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

 

Labour Animal Welfare Society

Animal protection organisation with links to the Labour Party.