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Useful links
Local e-gov (external website)
Local e-gov is a website operated the Department for Communities and Local Government
This site offers ‘on-line’ connection to various Government Departments and up-to-date information on e-enabled service delivery.
DirectGov (external website)
DirectGov is a website operated by Central Government.
This site offers ‘on-line’ connection to all Central Government departments, and includes up-to-date press releases, reports and statistics.
Communities and Local Government (external website)
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is the Government Department that administrates the planning system in the UK.
Further Information on planning, ranging from guidelines to the most recent policy releases can be found on this site
Planning Portal (external website)
Planning Portal is an interactive planning website operated by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Further Information on planning, ranging from guidelines to the most recent policy releases can be found on this site. The site also allows ‘on-line’ submission of planning applications and provides access to many other planning related services.
Planning Aid (external website)
Planning Aid is an independent organisation operated by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
The site offers access to independent help and advice on planning issues, as well as providing up-to-date information on planning events in the local area.
North East Regional Assembly (external website)
The North East Regional Assembly are the Regional Planning Body. They produce various region wide strategies, including the Regional Spatial Strategy. The Assembly guides the spatial development of the North East, including Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Tees Valley.
Government Office for the North East (external website)
“The Government Office for the North East” is the regional office for ten central government departments. The office works to deliver, influence and develop government programmes and initiatives at a regional and local level”