Links
The links listed alphabetically below provide access to the websites of the GNP’s partners, plus other relevant national, regional and local organisations and bodies.
Please note that the GNP cannot accept liability for the content of other websites.
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Accelerate Nottingham was established to promote the benefits of ICT to the citizens of Greater Nottingham. Its remit is to act as the major catalyst for change in leading, shaping and transforming ICT usage within the Greater Nottingham conurbation and the County; supporting future workforce, business, education and community developments.
The Alliance SSP is the sub-regional strategic partnership for north Nottinghamshire and north Derbyshire.
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts.
Ashfield District Council was formed in 1974 and comprises the former urban districts of Hucknall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield, together with the parishes of Annesley, Felley and Selston.
Attenborough Nature Centre is an award winning eco-friendly visitor attraction located within the tranquil surroundings of Attenborough Nature Reserve to the south of Nottingham.
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The Big Wheel is a partnership representing local authorities and companies from across Nottingham and aims to help implement the recommendations of the Greater Nottingham Local Transport Plan.
Broadway is the East Midlands flagship cinema and media centre with an established national and international reputation for film exhibition, production and festivals.
Broxtowe Borough Council was formed on 1 April, 1974, following the amalgamation of the former Beeston and Stapleford Urban District council, part of the Basford Rural District Council and Eastwood Urban District Council.
The purpose of the Partnership Trust is to promote and facilitate the social and economic regeneration of the Broxtowe Estate through multi-agency partnership working.
Business Link East Midlands provides pratical advice and information to small and medium sized businesses.
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The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded through government. Its role is to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions whilst also capturing the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.
Castle College was formed on 1 June 2006 following the merger of Broxtowe College and the People’s College and aims to offer bigger and better services for its students.
Commission for Rural Communities (CRC)
The Commission for Rural Communities was established in April 2005 to provide well-informed and independent advice to government to ensure that its policies reflect the needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
Connected Nottingham is an overarching campaign led by Accelerate Nottingham that is aiming to develop Nottingham into the UK’s first truely connected city.
Connexions is the Government’s new advice and guidance service for all 13 to 19 year olds. Connexions Nottinghamshire is a company owned by Nottinghamshire Learning & Skills Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council.
Country Land and Business Association
The Country Land and Business Association aims to be the premier organisation dedicated to safeguarding the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales.
Culture East Midlands is one of eight regional cultural consortia that were setup in 1999 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to champion thewhole spectrum of cultural and creative interest within their respective regions. Culture East Midlands covers the six counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
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Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
BERR’s central purpose is to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It acts as the voice for business across Government, and leads the Government’s drive to raise UK levels of productivity, create the conditions for business success and strengthen the economic performance of all the regions.
Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
The Department for Communities and Local Government was created on 5 May 2006 with a powerful remit to promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is responsible for Government policy on the arts, sport, the National Lottery, tourism, libraries, museums and galleries, broadcasting, film, the music industry, press freedom and regulation, licensing, gambling and the historic environment.
Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs works for the essentials of life – food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Its remit is the pursuit of sustainable development – weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.
The aim of the Department of Health is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England.
Department for Transport (DfT)
The Department for Transport’s objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst also safeguarding the environment.
Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership
The Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership is the sub-regional strategic partnership for the City of Derby and the borough and district councils of Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak and South Derbyshire.
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC)
The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce delivers a wide range of business support services to its members and the wider business community across both counties.
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EMB is a joint venture formed by the three Chambers of Commerce that previously provided Business Link services across the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire areas. Set up specifically to deliver part of the business support strategy of the region through its Information, Diagnostic and Brokerage (IDB) service, EMB offers a strong, clear vision for the future of the Business Link service, backed up by detailed regional and local knowledge and an experienced private sector-led team.
East Midlands Development Agency (emda)
The East Midlands Development Agency is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England set up in 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.
East Midlands Innovation, the Regional Science and Industry Council, was established by the East Midlands Development Agency to address the challenge of innovation. The Council is made up of individuals who occupy senior regional organisations representing businesses, universities and the public sector, and is responsible for implementing the Regional Innovation Strategy and Action Plan.
East Midlands Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
EMMLAC is one of nine Regional Agencies in the English regions. With core funding from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), EMMLAC provides strategic leadership for museums, libraries and archives in the East Midlands to enable them to provide a better service to the public. Its aim is to ensure that museums, libraries and archives play a full role in the social, educational, cultural and economic life of the East Midlands.
East Midlands Regional Assembly
The East Midlands Regional Assembly is one of eight established in England outside of London. EMRA is responsible for scrutinisng the development and delivery by the region’s economic development agency of a successful economic strategy for the East Midlands.
East Midlands Rural Affairs Forum
The East Midlands Rural Affairs Forum is the champion for the Rural East Midlands within the region. EMRAF aims to be the driver of the rural agenda in the East Midlands and the regional hub for information on rural issues.
East Midlands Strategic Health Authority (NHS East Midlands)
NHS East Midlands, the new Strategic Health Authority for the whole of the East Midlands, was established on 1 July 2006 to replace the former Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland, and Trent Strategic Health Authorities. NHS East Midlands provides strategic leadership to NHS organisations in the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, serving a combined population of 4.3 million.
East Midlands Tourism was established in 2004 and acts as the region’s tourism development body, covering the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
EM Media is the Regional Screen Agency for the East Midlands, one of nine agencies across the UK. Since 2001 EM Media has supported the region’s film, television and interactive media (games, digital media and new media) through talent development, investment and business support.
Enable is the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Voluntary and Community Sector Learning and Skills Consortium. It was established to enable voluntary organisations and community groups to effectively engage in the development and delivery of the local learning and skills agenda.
EnterpriseLoans East Midlands provides loans both to existing entrepreneurs and to people starting up a business. Loans range from £3,000 – £20,000, to be repaid over a period between 1 and 5 years. Interest is calculated at 5% above base rate (minimum 10.5%), fixed at the time the loan is approved and for the period the loan is repaid. The fund is available throughout the East Midlands.
The Environment Agency employs over 10,000 people and works in diverse areas such as flood defence, pollution control, town planning, farming and waste.
Experience Nottinghamshire aims to raise the profile of Nottinghamshire and promote it as a great place to visit, for either leisure or business.
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
The Federation of Small Businesses is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000+ members across 33 regions and 230 branches.
The First Enterprise Business Agency (FEBA) was established in 1989 to meet the challenges faced by the ethic minority community. The agency was established following an expressed need from the local community for an agency that would bridge the gap of accessibility of support and provide a confidential and culturally sensitive business support service.
The Food Initiatives Group is a local food partnership and covers the whole of the Greater Nottingham sub-region – Broxtowe and Hucknall, Rushcliffe, Gedling and Nottingham City. FIG aims to encourage organisations and individuals to produce and eat healthy, safe and affordable food from sustainable sources, including locally grown and organic food.
The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain’s forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment.
Forum for the Future is recognised as the UK’s leading sustainable development charity. Its objective is to promote sustainable development and to educate different groups in sustainable development, in order to accelerate the building of a sustainable way of life, taking a positive solutions-oriented approach.
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The Galleries of Justice is an award-winning museum and educational charity. Located in Nottingham’s Lace Market, its buildings were formerly used as the city’s court and prison from the 1780s to the 1980s.
GameCity is a unique and pioneering festival of videogames and interactive entertainment that was first held in Nottingham in October 2006.
Established in 1974, the Borough of Gedling is home to almost 112,000 people and covers an area of 46.3 sq. miles. Set in the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside, it includes the towns of Arnold and Carlton and the surrounding parishes.
Government Office for the East Midlands
The Government Office for the East Midlands brings together the regional activities of its sponsor central government departments. GOEM aims to work with regional partners and local people to maximise competitiveness and prosperity in the East Midlands, and to support integrated government policies for an inclusive society.
Greater Nottingham Social Enterprise
Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership
The Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership runs The Big Wheel, representing councils and companies across the conurbation. GNTP supports the Local Transport Plan, jointly prepared by Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, and also advises on practical and strategic transport issues.
Greenwood is Nottinghamshire’s Community Forest, and through partnership working, is aiming to transform the local landscape into a greener and healthier place.
Groundwork Greater Nottingham is committed to improving the quality of life across Greater Nottingham. Groundwork works in partnership with a range of groups and organisations in order to stimulate environmental, social and economic well-being through local action.
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The HighGrowth East Midlands business support programme is composed of two elements: Growth Readiness and High Growth. Growth Readiness offers support for East Midlands companies that aspire to and are ready to grow, while High Growth provides support for existing high growth companies.
The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport and is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network within England.
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Instant Muscle was formed back in 1981 and is now one of the UK’s largest providers of training, development and employment services for both businesses and individuals.
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Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies.
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Lakeside is the University of Nottingham’s unique public arts centre, presenting an eclectic programme of music, dance, theatre, visual art and family events.
Leap Ahead is the lifelong learning network for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and aims to increase participation in vocational higher education within the sectors of construction, engineering, and hospitality, tourism, events and retail.
Learning and Skills Council Nottinghamshire
The Learning and Skills Council exists to improve the skills of young people and adults, with the aim of creating a world-class workforce within England. The LSC is responsible for planning and funding a range of high-quality vocational education and training.
Leicester Shire Economic Partnership
The Leicester Shire Economic Partnership is the sub-regional strategic partnership for Leicester and Leicestershire.
Lincolnshire Enterprise is the sub-regional strategic partnership for Lincolnshire.
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MTC is Nottingham’s partnership programme which aims to support local people into local jobs. It is focussed on working with our disadvantaged groups as well as with employers, and offers a full range of training and development opportunities for working in the city’s priority sectors.
Manufacturing Advisory Service East Midlands
The Manufacturing Advisory Service East Midlands provides subsidised support and hands-on advice to manufacturers to help them improve their competitiveness. Developed and funded by the Department of Trade and Industry and East Midlands Development Agency, MAS EM is one of 11 regional centres covering England, Wales and Scotland.
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The £43 million National Ice Centre was opened in 2000 and provides top class facilities and coaching staff for a whole range of ice sports from free skating and ice dance to synchronized skating, ice hockey and short track speed skating. The NIC is also home to the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team.
Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service into one body. Its aim is to conserve and enhance the natural environment for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.
Networking Action with Voluntary Organisations (NAVO)
NAVO is an independent voluntary organisation working to enhance voluntary and statutory partnerships within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It supports and empowers other voluntary organsiations through the provision of information, partnership working and the sharing of good practice.
The New Art Exchange in Hyson Green, Nottingham, due to open in summer 2008, will be the UK’s only gallery outside London dedicated to black and Asian artists. Housing public galleries, workshop space, rehearsal rooms and offices, as well as a cafe and shop, it is hoped the centre will become the UK’s “very best” for multicultural arts.
New College Nottingham is one of the largest colleges of further education within the UK, offering a wide range of full and part-time study programmes.
Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited
Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited is the sub-regional strategic partnership for Northamptonshire.
The Nottingham Science City website has been designed to explain what being a Science City will mean and to spread the word about Nottingham’s scientific excellence and achievements – from the invention of HP Sauce to ground-breaking cancer research.
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the City of Nottingham.
When it opens in 2009 Nottingham Contemporary will be one of the largest contemporary arts centres in the UK. Situated at Weekday Cross, it will have a total floor area of 3,000 sq metres, with four large galleries, education rooms, a study and resource centre, a café-bar and a shop. Rising two storeys in the middle of the building, there will also be a striking performance space.
Nottingham Council for Voluntary Service (NCVS)
Nottingham Development Enterprise (NDE)
Nottingham Development Enterprise was established in 1987 by the local business community and City and County Councils. A unique not-for-profit organisation, it acts as a catalyst by promoting new ideas to tackle challenges facing Nottingham.
Nottingham Regeneration Limited
Nottingham Regeneration Limited is a pioneering public private sector partnership, established in 1998 to tackle physical regeneration in Nottingham.
Nottingham Trent is one of the UK’s leading universities for graduate employment. NTU attracts students from across the globe and has a total student population of around 26,000, made up of approximately 21,000 undergraduates and 5,000 postgraduates.
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust was established in 2006 following the merger of the two Nottingham hospitals, Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen’s Medical Centre.
Nottinghamshire Business Venture (NBV)
Nottinghamshire Business Venture was established in 1982 and since then has assisted over 60,000 potential business start-up clients throughout the county.
Nottinghamshire: City and County Employment and Skills Board
Nottinghamshire: City and County Employment and Skills Board works with partners throughout the region for the common purpose of improving the skills and employment opportunities of people across Nottinghamshire; helping to reduce local poverty and raise aspirations.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council is the local authority for the county of Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire County Primary Care Trust
Nottinghamshire County Teaching Primary Care Trust came into existance on 1 October 2006 following the merger of the six former Nottinghamshire primary care trusts – Ashfield, Broxtowe and Hucknall, Gedling, Mansfield District, Newark and Sherwood, and Rushcliffe. The PCT is responsible for all community NHS services, such as district and school nursing, health visiting, GPs, dentistry, opticians, and pharmacy.
Nottinghamshire Research Observatory
The main objective of the Nottinghamshire Research Observatory is to bring together local information and research on economic and social issues that inform policies relating to the development and regeneration of Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Rural Community Council
The Nottinghamshire Rural Community Council aims to improve the quality of life for all sections of the rural community, and ensure that no individual is excluded from the benefits of that work by reason of difference or disadvantage.
Nottinghamshire Training Network
Nottinghamshire Training Network is a ‘not for profit’ organisation that has evolved to support Nottinghamshire’s work based learning and work force development provider network.
Nottinghamshire Wheels to Work
Nottinghamshire Wheels to Work was launched in March 2002, and offers the loan of a moped to young people or the long term unemployed to get over the initial problem of getting to work, training or education.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
The mission of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is to conserve and enhance the county’s wildlife and its habitats, both urban and rural, for future generations. It provide resources for local residents and organisations to best understand and enjoy their natural heritage, and to takes action to help preserve it.
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The OnCourse Innovation programme is run by Nottingham Development Enteprise and offers ideas and inspiration for budding innovators through a series of masterclass events where successful innovation leaders share their experiences on what businesses need to be creative and succeed.
One Nottingham is the Local Strategic Partnership for the City of Nottingham.
The OnTrent Initiative is a partnership project involving a wide range of public, voluntary and commercial organisations. The project is working to secure a sustainable balance between the natural and historic heritage, agriculture, commercial activity and development along the River Trent.
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The Prince’s Trust is a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers through practical support, including training, mentoring and financial assistance. It focusses its efforts on 14 to 30 year-olds who have struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law or are long-term unemloyed.
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Regeneration East Midlands is one of a series of Regional Centres of Excellence (RCEs) in regeneration. REM supports those working in any aspect of regeneration, whether public, private or voluntary sector, in any location and in any functional area.
Remploy is the leading provider of jobs for disabled people and can assist them in accessing places in mainstream employment.
The borough of Rushcliffe lies immediately south of the City of Nottingham and the River Trent and extends across towards Newark in the North East and Loughborough in the South West.
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School for Social Entrepreneurs
The School for Social Entrepreneurs exists to provide training and opportunities to enable people to use their creative and entrepreneurial abilities more fully for social benefit. The School was founded in 1997 and runs practical learning programmes aimed at helping develop the individual entrepreneur and their organisation.
South Nottingham College is the largest education provider south of the River Trent, offering a comprehensive range of further and higher education courses and training opportunities for business and industry.
Sport England is an organisation committed to creating opportunities for people to start in sport, stay in sport and succeed in sport. It provides the strategic lead for sport in England and is responsible for delivering the government’s sporting objectives.
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tanc is a community-led regeneration charity working in Nottinghamshire to support community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to research and develop their regeneration projects. They are based in the Chase Neighbourhood Centre in St. Ann’s in Nottingham and were set up 12 years ago.
The Trent FM Arena Nottingham (formerly the Nottingham Arena) is a top quality indoor sports, entertainment and conference venue in the heart of the £43 million National Ice Centre.
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The University of Nottingham was established in 1948 with its main campus being located in University Park in Nottingham.
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Vision Nottingham is the inward investment service for Greater Nottingham and provides information and support for businesses looking to invest within the area.
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The Welland Sub-regional Strategic Partnership encompasses the county of Rutland, plus the districts of Harborough and Melton in Leicestershire, East Northamptonshire in Northamptonshire, and South Kesteven in Lincolnshire.
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