Policy

Local government

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA)

CoSLA is a membership organisation and is the body that represents local government in Scotland.
www.cosla.gov.uk

Association of Scottish Community Councils

A resource for community councils in Scotland.
www.ascc.org.uk

Scotland

Scottish Executive

The Scottish Executive is the devolved government for Scotland and has responsibility for most issues concerning Scotland and its people.
www.scotland.gov.uk

Health Scotland

Health Scotland is the national resource for improving Scotland's health.
www.healthscotland.com

Scottish Diet Action Plan

This plan was published in 1996 outlining an ambitious plan to focus and prioritise strategies for health improvement in Scotland and is still as relevant today.
www.scotland.gov.uk/library/documents/diet-00.htm

Communities Scotland

Information and a range of publications by this agency which was set up by the Scottish Executive to help deliver policies that promote social justice and social inclusion.
www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk

Partners in Regeneration

An agency within Communities Scotland that help people who are involved in regeneration work in their communities, work more closely together.
www.partnersinregeneration.com

UK

The United Kingdom Parliament

Website gives you access to sections on the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
www.parliament.uk

Associate Parliamentary Food and Health Forum

An all-party independent forum for the exchange of views and information on Food Policy in the UK Parliament.
www.fhf.org.uk

Europe

Health - EU Portal

This is the main access point for information relating to Europe on health related topics.
health.europa.eu

European Food Standards Agency

Works in partnership with European national organisations and their stakeholders to advise on risks to food safety.
www.efsa.europa.eu

The European Commission

The decision making body of the European Union.
www.ec.europa.eu