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Advice - Consumer
Department of Trade and Industry - Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, providing practical, impartial advice to help sort out problems and disagreements with suppliers of goods or services. Help and advice is offered to every single consumer in Great Britain who is buying or has bought goods or services.Financial Services Authority
The FSA aims to maintain efficient, orderly and clean financial markets and help retail consumers achieve a fair deal.Trading Standards Central
This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.Advice - Legal
Children's Legal Centre
The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK. Compact Law
The leading law portal in the UK providing legal documents and services for English law.Legal Services Commission
Looking after legal aid in England and Wales and responsible for ensuring that people get the information, advice and legal help they need to deal with a wide range of everyday problems.Advice and Benefits
Age Concern
Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. They provide vital local services as well as influencing public opinion and government. Every day they are in touch with thousands of older people enabling them to make more of life.Appeals Service
The Appeals Service was formally launched on 3rd April 2000. The Service arranges and hears appeals on decisions on Social Security, Child Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Vaccine Damage, Tax Credit and Compensation Recovery, Child Tax Credit and Pensions CreditBenefits Now
This site provides comprehensive information about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify and at what rate you are likely to be paid. Contains guidance on application, how the Department of Work and Pensions make decisions about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance, and more.Citizens Advice Bureau Service
The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. From its origins in 1939 as an emergency service during World War II, it has evolved into a professional national agency.FindSupport
A free directory that lists self help groups, support groups and charities in the UK.Inland Revenue
The Inland Revenue is here to ensure that everyone understands and receives what they are entitled to and understands and pays what they owe, so that everyone contributes to the UK's needs.Arts, Museums & Galleries
Queen Street Textile Mill
The website for Queen Street Textile Mill in BurnleyTowneley Hall Art Gallery & Museums
The website of Towneley Hall in BurnleyBurnley's Regeneration
Awards for All
Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities, awarding grants of between £500 and £5,000 in a simple and straightforward way. Awards for All can fund projects that enable people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, as well as projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.Crime Reduction
The Crime Reduction Website provides information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area.Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers operates across the UK to help identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution.Fire Kills
Stop a fire happening in your home. These webpages explain what to do, what to check and what to avoid doing.Burnley's Regeneration
Business
Burnley Bank Locator
This guide will show you the services, facilities and opening hours available at your local branch. You'll also find your nearest branch's address, telephone and fax number as well as a full colour map to help you get there. Business Finder UK
Business Finder UK serves the UK public by providing Free Business Listing, Free Business Searches, Free Classifieds and Free Business Cards.Business Link
Business link is a business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI, with local presence across England.Central Government
10 Downing Street
This site's purpose is to promote the UK overseas, communicate Government news and information, explain the role and history of Number 10 as a building, and the office of Prime Minister as an institution.Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office's role is to support the Government's delivery and reform programme.Criminal Justice System
CJS Online has been developed as part of modernising government agenda, to establish a consolidated criminal justice system (CJS) presence on the Internet and reflect the continued commitment to deliver quality services which reflect both the citizens' needs and those working within the CJS.Department For Constitutional Affairs
The Department For Constitutional Affairs are responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and democracy. They aim to empower citizens to obtain justice, safeguard their rights, and participate in a transparent and accountable democratic process.Department For Culture, Media & Sport
The Department For Culture, Media & Sport aims to improve the quality of life for all cultural and sporting activities and through the strengthening of the tourism, creative and leisure industries.Department For Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) was created in June 2001 * to drive forward the Government's programmes on the environment, food and rural affairs. They work for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Their remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.Department For Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publicationsDepartment For International Development
The Department for International Development (DFID) was established in 1997, as the successor to the Overseas Development Administration, previously part of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). Department For Transport
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 safeguarding our environment.Department For Works & Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. Its aim is to promote opportunity and independence for all. It delivers support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people.Department Of Trade & Industry
The DTI drives the Government's ambition of 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. They help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.European Union
The European Union (EU) is a family of democratic European countries, committed to working together for peace and prosperity. It is not a State intended to replace existing states, but it is more than any other international organisation. Its Member States have set up common institutions to which they delegate some of their sovereignty so that decisions on specific matters of joint interest can be made democratically at European level. Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office provides a range of essential services to the public - from advising British travellers to issuing UK visas and promoting trade and investment opportunities overseas.Government Office For The East Midlands
The Government Office brings together the regional activities of our sponsor departments, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department for Transport, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Education and Skills, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Home Office.Her Majesty's Stationary Office
HMSO delivers a wide range of services to the public, information industry and government relating to access and re-use of government information.HM Customs and Excise
HM Customs and Excise is a Government department with responsibility for collecting billions of pounds in revenue each year in VAT, other taxes and customs duties. We also have a vital front-line role in protecting our society from illegal imports of drugs, alcohol and tobacco smuggling and tax fraud.HM Treasury
HM Treasury aims to raise the rate of sustainable growth and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life, with economic and employment opportunities for all.Home Office
The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. Info4Local
This site provides the first one-stop portal for local authorities to get quick and easy access to information they need on the web sites of central government departments, agencies and public bodies.Ministry Of Defence
The purpose of the Ministry of Defence, and the Armed Forces, is to defend the United Kingdom, and Overseas Territories, our people and interests; act as a force for good by strengthening international peace and security.Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister
The Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister was created as a central department in its own right in May 2002. It is responsible for policy on housing, planning, devolution, regional and local government and the fire service. It also takes responsibility for the Social Exclusion Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit and the Government Offices for the Regions.Office Of The Leader Of The House Of Commons
This website highlights the many steps taken to give more accountable Government, enable Parliament to hold the executive to account and to provide the lively debate that every good democracy needs.Privy Council Office
The Privy Council is one of the oldest parts of Government, but it has, over time, adapted to reflect the fact that the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Appointment to the Privy Council is for life, but only Ministers of the democratically elected Government of the day participate in its policy work.Regulatory Impact Unit
The Regulatory Impact Unit (RIU) is based at the centre of Government in the Cabinet Office. Its role is to work with other government departments, agencies and regulators to help ensure that regulations are fair and effective. Regulations protect people at work, consumers and the environment, but it is important to strike the right balance so that they do not impose unnecessary burdens on businesses or stifle growth.Stationary Office Official Documents
The Official Documents website contains a selection of Government titles covering a very broad range of topics including the economy, work and welfare, health, transport and the environment.UK E-Envoy
The Office of the e-Envoy is part of the Prime Minister's Delivery and Reform team based in the Cabinet Office. The primary focus of the Office of the e-Envoy is to improve the delivery of public services and achieve long term cost savings by joining-up online government services around the needs of customers. The e-Envoy is responsible for ensuring that all government services are available electronically by 2005 with key services achieving high levels of use.UK Passport Service
The United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) site aims to assist new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information and online facilities for all aspects of application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK. UK Resilience
This is the website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. It provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and government information.UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment's trade services offer support to companies based in the UK to achieve their export potential.Charity Commission
Charity Commission for England and Wales
The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Our aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.Community Safety
Learn about Lancashire Constabulary
LimaCharlie.org is the Lancashire Constabulary’s brand new website featuring a whole host of information solely for young people aged between seven and 16. It encourages young people to communicate openly with police, providing them with an avenue where they can voice their views on issues that affect them.Council and Democracy
Audit Commission
Audit Commission is an independent public body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently, and effectively in the areas of local government, housing, health, criminal justice and fire and rescue services.Local Government Ombudsman
You can use this website to make a complaint to the Ombudsman or to find out more about the Ombudsmen's work.The Electoral Commission
An independent body that was set up by the UK Parliament in November 2000. It's aim is to increase public confidence in the democratic process within the United Kingdom - and encourage people to take part - by modernising the electoral process, promoting public awareness of electoral matters, and regulating political parties.Development and Planning Services
Local Authority Building Control
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction. LABC is a publicly accountable, independent building control provider. Our aim is to assist you in producing high quality buildings that meet the minimum requirements of the Building Regulations in a time scale which keeps your costs to a minimum. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Building Regulations
Building Regulations Division deals with Building Regulations, which ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by providing functional requirements for building design and construction. The regulations also promote energy efficiency in buildings and contribute to meeting the needs of disabled people.Visit: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Building Regulations
Online Planning Offices
This website provides information on all aspects of planning and building control, including building regulations, listings of Council Planning Offices and local relevant services and suppliers.The Land Registry
The Land Registry guarantee the title to registered land in England and Wales and hold records for land ownership and interests.The Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate's main work is the processing of planning and enforcement appeals and holding inquiries into local development plans. They also deal with a wide variety of other planning related casework including listed building consent appeals, advertisement appeals, and reporting on planning applications.The Planning Portal
The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.Disabled Services
British Council of Disabled People
The British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote our full equality and participation within society. We are an umbrella organisation that represents some 130 organisations run and controlled by disabled people. BCODP is the only national umbrella organisation to be democratically set up by disabled people themselves to represent their interests at the national level.Disability Access Charter
The Disability Access Charter monitors and advises on services and facilities for disabled people in all kinds of venues from major factories and exhibition centres to health trusts and housing associations.Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.Doing Business
Burnley Borough Business Pages
This is a link from Burnley Boroughs own Website. This page gives you information ranging from Business Finance to Trading Standards.Burnley Enterprise
Burnley Enterprise Trust Ltd, a company limited by guarantee, was formed in December 1987.We are an independent, non-governmental organisation with a proven track record in supporting thousands of new and existing businesses by providing confidential and impartial advice. This has enabled us to establish ourselves as a focal point for small businesses in Burnley.Burnleys Business Directory
The Burnley Business Directory Online lists over 500 business details from the manufacturing, construction and service sectors. The online directory has been developed to encourage businesses to both search for and source products & services from Burnley businesses. You can search by company name, category, keyword, address and employment size.Education
Bullying Online
Bullying Online was founded in April 1999 by Liz Carnell and her son John, as a direct result of their experience of dealing with school bullying. They decided to share their knowledge with other parents and pupils and identified the Internet as the most cost effective medium. Bullying Online became a UK-registered charity in May 2000 and has four trustees.Burnley College
Website for Burnley College which is based in the heart of Burnleys Town Centre. It provides information about entry, courses, pass rates, directions etc.Curriculum Online
Curriculum Online is central to the Government's drive to transform teaching and learning in schools by improving access to ICT and multimedia resources for all pupils. This website exists to bring teaching professionals and multimedia resources together. It offers an easy, pinpoint searching through multimedia resources, aligned with the curriculum of subjects taught in schools in England. Department for Education and Skills
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.DfES Adult Learners' Gateway
Developed by the Department of Education and Skills (DfES), and partner organisations, way to learn is a web portal for adult learners. The portal pulls together, in one convenient place, links to all the information that adult learners may need. This will help you make better-informed decisions about learning.Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.National Grid For Learning
The gateway to educational resources on the internet. The NGfL provides a network of selected links to websites that offer high quality content and information. Whether you are learning, supporting, teaching or managing, there are resources on the NGfL for you.Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in England. Its role also includes the inspection of local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work. During 2001, Ofsted became responsible for inspecting all 16-19 education and for the regulation of early years childcare, including childminders.Support4learning
Resources for advisers, students and everyone involved in education, training and communities. Help with choosing, financing and supporting your education, training, lifelong learning, career planning and jobsearch.The Basic Skills Agency
Working to improve basic skills, identified as the ability to read, write, speak and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function and progress at work and in society in general. Provides standards for schools; family literacy and numeracy programmes; work with voluntary and community organisations; open learning; financial literacy, and workplace basic skills programmes. UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.Emergencies
Lancashire Ambulance Service
Information about what they do, latest news and what to do in an emergencyLancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Find out what the fire and rescue team do and what is involved.Lancashire Police
This is the Lancashire Constabularys Website which can give you all the details of your Local Police Service.Lancashire Police Authority
The Lancashire Police Authoritys website, who are based in Preston.Police Could You?
This website contains information on becoming a police officer and how to apply. It also has information on Specials, Community Support Officers, other police staff, cadets and volunteers, but its main focus is on police officers.Preparing For Emergencies
This website includes the common sense advice found in the Preparing for Emergencies booklet, and information on what the government is doing to protect the country as a whole.Entertainment
Digital TV Switchover
During the last three months of 2009, the Granada TV region will become one of the first in the UK to switch over to digital TV.Environment
Institution of Waste Management
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), is the professional body which represents over 6,000 waste management professionals - predominantly in the UK but also overseas. The CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste management industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience.Rubbish Resolutions
Would you like to help the environment by making less waste? Here are some great ideas for New Year's resolutions you can make!The Environment Agency
The leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.Food and Drink
VegetableExpert.co.uk
VegetableExpert contains over 90 articles all written by our team of experts and we add around 10 new articles each month.Health
Burnley General Hospital
This is the Burnley General Hospitals Website, which provides information about contact numbers, parking, general information and ward visiting hours.Health & Safety Executive
Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency is a new national organisation for England and Wales. It is dedicated to protecting people's health and reducing the impact of infectious diseases, chemical hazards, poisons and radiation hazards. It brings together the expertise of health and scientific professionals.NHS Direct
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on what to do if you or your family are feeling ill; particular health conditions; local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies, self help and support organisations.Primary Care Trust
Primary Care Website which includes information about what the Trust is, what it does and what they want to achieve.The National Health Service
This site connects you to your local NHS services and provides national information about the NHS. Find out what the NHS is, how the NHS works, and how you can use it.Health and Social Care
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking.ChildcareLink
As part of the National Childcare Strategy, ChildcareLink aims to help people back into the workplace by removing the childcare barrier. The ChildcareLink service is funded by the Department for Education and Skills and the Scottish Executive.Commission for Social Care Inspection
The Commission for Social Care Inspection is the single, independent inspectorate for social care in England. Bringing together the inspection, regulation and review of all social care services, the Commission for Social Care Inspection's primary function is to promote improvements in social care.Family Rights Group
Family Rights Group (FRG) was established as a registered charity in 1974 to provide advice and support for families whose children are involved with social services. FRG works to improve the services received by these families.Independent Living
The UK's leading site for disabled and elderly people, carers and healthcare professionals, with information, news, views and products.Mencap
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Mencap offers information and advice on a range of learning disability issues, provide support, including housing, education, employment and leisure activities and campaign to bring about positive changes in the people's lives.Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.Housing
Abbeyfield Housing Society
The Abbeyfield Society is a UK-wide volunteer-led charity providing housing with care for older people.Anchor Trust
Anchor Trust is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to helping older people to live safely, securely and independently with a choice of services to suit all needs.Available Homes
Help with moving and information on renting, swapping and shared ownership.Community Council House Exchange
Join the FREE online Forum of Council Exchanges, add your Home to the Council Exchange Community, view Exchanges and reply to ones of interest. Council Tenants Advice Bureau (UK) Ltd
CTAB is a provider of information and mortgages for council tenants - recommended by local authorities and housing associations. A one-stop-centre for advice and help with right to buy and rent to mortgage.English Churches Housing Group
English Churches Housing Group is one of the country's largest housing associations, providing homes for over 26,000 people through a range of affordable general needs, sheltered and supported housing services. Working in 168 different local authorities, it has established a positive reputation for working in partnership with other agencies.Housing 21
Housing 21 has more than 35 years experience providing services for older people. They currently provide sheltered housing to nearly 16,000 older people and make around 2 million home care visits a year.HousingNet
A UK Housing Association & Local Authority Information Directory. Home of the AddressBook, a standalone database of HA & LA contact information for list building.Orbit Housing Association
Orbit Housing Association is the largest Association in the Orbit Housing Group and manages homes across the country.Shelter
Shelter is a national organisation with local solutions working to improve the lives of homeless and badly housed people. They provide free, professional and independent advice to over 100,000 people each year throughout England and Scotland.UK Home Swap
ukhomeswap.co.uk is a home exchange website for council tenants looking to move.Jobs and Careers
Charityjobs
Bringing the job market directly to your desktop, Charityjobs is the UK's premier Charity job site for those looking for Charity work across the UK and Europe.Connexions
13-19? Living in England? If you want information and advice designed just for you, or just someone to talk to, then Connexions has it all - and if you're 16 why not sign up for an exclusive Connexions Card?Jobcentre Plus
This site provides help and advice on job hunting and extra support, help and advice on making a claim for benefit, Information for organisations working with and alongside Jobcentre Plus.Jobseekers-uk
Jobseekers-uk.com is a service provided by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation to assist you in locating a recruitment agency best suited to finding you work - on a permanent or temporary basis.Jobsite UK
The original, award-winning UK job search and jobs by email service. Want to find your next job as quickly and easily as possible? Start searching for jobs now with Jobsite and send your CV straight to the top recruitment agencies and employers in your sector.Public Sector Jobs
Public Sector Jobs promotes career opportunities in the public sector at a local and national level - they currently work with over 300 public sector organisations advertising their vacancies and usually have around 1,500 live jobs at any one timeThe Prince's Trust
UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.WorkTrain
Worktrain is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. The Worktrain website provides job, training, learning and career profile searches and related information. Lancashire County Council
Advice and Legal Matters
Lancashire County Councils own website with links to information about Births, Deaths, Marriages to Trading Standards.Care and the Community
Within Lancashire County Councils website you can gain information and advice on different types of Care and Communities. The website gives you a list of links for all the information you may need.Education and Employment
Within Lancashire County Councils Website there are many different links for education and employment information. These links include information about Colleges, Business, Libraries and The Princes Trust.Environment
Lancashire County Council has provided links about our local environment and maps of the local area through their website.Health
Lancashire County Councils website provides links for Births, Deaths, Dentists, Doctors, Opticians, Pharmacys and also information about our local NHS Service.Housing
Lancashire County Council have provided links about Land and Property, Local Housing Statistics and also includes property groups information.Lancashire County Council Social Services
Lancashire Social Services. We work in partnership with a range of organisations, people who use our services, and carers, to provide support that meets the needs of our local communities. Our services are about "putting people first- promoting independence, opportunity and protection."Money Matters
Lancashire County Councils Webpage about Money Matters which includes links for Benefit Advice, Trading Standards, Welfare Rights and County Council Budget information.Tourism and Leisure
Lancashire County Councils link page for Tourism and Leisure. This includes links to information about Animals and Nature, Attractions, Shopping, Local Transport, Art and Culture, Heritage and History and Sports/Outdoor activities.Travel and Transport
Lancashire COunty COuncils Website has links for many different types of Travel and Transport. Their webpage includes information about Cycling, Road Safety, Walking, Rural Transport and Roadworks, with separate links for each.Leisure and Culture
Cultural North West
Arts, Creative Industries, Heritage, Libraries,Tourism, Sport and Recreation form the Northwest's Cultural economy. Together they employ 12% of the region's workforce and contribute £15 billion to the region's economy. Culture Northwest is a thinking, networking and advocacy organisation, responsible for the Regional Cultural Strategy.Culture North West
The cultural life of England's Northwest is incredibly vibrant and diverse - it contributes a huge amount to the quality of life of the people who live and work in the region as well as enriching and enhancing the experience of those who come to visit.English Heritage
English Heritage make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. By employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians, English Heritage aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter. Ideas for Kids
IdeasForTheKids.com - the UK’s most comprehensive free online source of places to go and things to do with your kids.The Countryside Agency
The Countryside Agency is the statutory champion and watchdog working to make the quality of life better for people in the countryside and the quality of the countryside better for everyone.Walking-Routes.co.uk
On this page you will find 100's of links to UK web pages which detail 1000's of on-line walking routes, hiking trails, route directions, route maps etc.Local Councils
Hyndburn Borough Council
Hyndburn Borough Council is based in Accrington, to the North West of Burnley.Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is based in Preston, to the North West of Burnley.Pendle Borough Council
Pendle Borough Council is based in Nelson, to the North West of BurnleyRibble Valley Borough Council
Ribble Valley Borough Council is based in Clitheroe, to the North West of Burnley.Regional Development Agencies
Englands North West
Got a passion for arts, culture, nightlife, food, sport, shopping, architecture or nature? Then there's a short break just waiting for you in England's Northwest. This wonderfully diverse and exciting region has got absolutely everything you can imagine. And hundreds of things you can't. Take a look, and see how you can get the best from a short break in the Northwest.Envirolink North West
Envirolink Northwest exists to promote, strengthen and support the environmental technologies and services sector in England's Northwest. Over 1500 companies with a turnover of more than £2.7bn are active within the region's environmental technologies and services sector. Envirolink Northwest plays a pivotal role in improving the competitiveness of these companies.North West Development Agency
The Northwest Regional Development Agency is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest and has 5 key priorities: Business Development, Regeneration, Skills & Employment, Infrastructure and Image.North West Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Sustainable communities are about things that matter to people: decent homes at prices people can afford, good public transport, schools, hospitals, and shops; people able to have a say on the way their neighbourhood is run; and a clean, safe environment. The job of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is to help create sustainable communities, working with other Government departments, local councils, businesses, the voluntary sector, and communities themselves.North West Regional Assembly
The North West Regional Assembly is a partnership that works to promote the economic, environmental and social well-being of the North West of England. It is an inclusive organisation, with representation from local government, business organisations, public sector agencies, education and training bodies, trade unions and co-operatives together with the voluntary and community sector. Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside make up the North West of England. More than 6.7m people live in the region. The North West Regional Assembly seeks to represent the rich diversity of the region and is working to improve the quality of life of all its citizens.North West Vision
Here is the North West Visions Website. They are the Film and Media Development Agency for the North West and the Regional Arm of the UK Film Council.Software Tools
Adobe Reader
Adobe® Reader® 6.0 is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms.Content Management
Jadu Content Management (CMS) powers this website and enables the council to publish content to the web.Excel Viewer 2003
Open, view, and print Excel workbooks, even if you don't have Excel installed. This download is a replacement for Excel Viewer 97 and all previous Excel Viewer versions.Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer
PowerPoint Viewer 2003 lets you view full-featured presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions. This viewer also supports opening password-protected Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.Microsoft Word Viewer
View, print and copy Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed. This download is a replacement for Word 97 Viewer and all previous Word Viewer versions.Visio Viewer 2003
The Visio Viewer 2003 allows anyone to view Visio drawings and diagrams (created with Visio 5, 2000, 2002, or 2003) inside their Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later Web browser.Sport
Active Places
This website allows you to search for sports facilities anywhere in England by a number of different ways. You can browse an interactive map of the country, search for facilities in your local area, use the name and address of a specific facility to find out more information.Tourism
Lancashire Tourism
Welcome to Lancashire, now is the time to visit Lancashire as the countryside blazes with the colours of autumn. From the splendour of the Forest of Bowland to the wild and majestic Pendle Hill, Lancashire is the place to relax, revive and indulge. Work up a hearty appetite on a long walk or relaxing ride then sample the much-celebrated Lancashire hospitality in one of our local eateries serving the finest of local fayre.Visit the North West
Breathtaking landscapes. Vibrant seafronts. Fast-paced cosmopolitan cities and charming rural villages. Thought-provoking heritage. Awe-inspiring art. Activities to exhilarate, rejuvenate and relax mind, body and soul. Sumptuous restaurants. Mouth-watering local delicacies. Lavish hotels and quiet, cosy B&Bs. Tranquil days in picturesque surroundings followed by high-spirited evenings amid dazzling city lights. For the warmest welcome around visit England's Northwest and experience a region that has got absolutely everything you could possibly imagine. As well as hundreds of things you can't.Transport and Streets
Highways Agency
The Highways Agency is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), and is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. They have a major role in delivering the Government's Ten Year Plan for Transport. They also fulfil an international role by building good working relationships and sharing experience and expertise with other overseas road administrations. This helps promote the value of UK knowledge, expertise and best practice across the world to support UK industry.Northern Rail
The website for Northern Rail, the main service provider on the rail network for Burnley. It gives you information about timetables, prices, platforms, stations and much more.Petrol Prices
Check and compare petrol prices at over 10,000 petrol stations across the UK by doing a simple post code search.Traveline
A service which provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport services - buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground - throughout England, Wales and Scotland. At present it offers information based on details in published timetables.Utilities
BT
BT is a UK wide communications solutions provider with a global reach in the business market.Central Networks
A new distribution business combining Midlands Electricity and East Midlands Electricity, bringing power to 4.8 million customers across the East and West Midlands.Transco
Transco delivers around half the nation's energy needs through its 275,000km of pipework and runs Britain's national gas emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Burnley Borough Council is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
