Sustainability initiatives
- Low-Impact Living Initiative (based in Buckinghamshire), dedicated to helping protect the global environment by promoting sustainable alternatives to various aspects of everyday life. Lili have produced a number of information sheets which are available as PDFs.
- MK:Smart, bringing together data, enterprise and communities to transform energy, transport and water use in Milton Keynes. "Have you got a great idea for our city? We want your innovative ideas and you to help develop these ideas into citizen-led projects. If you have an idea or want to have your say on other people’s ideas visit www.ourmk.org"
- Transition MK
- Transition Town High Wycombe
Initiatives by topic
Biodiversity
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Community energy
CAPE, Community Action Platform for Energy project will develop an interactive website designed to assess energy use for individuals and communities in Milton Keynes - Wolverton Community Energy, community owned energy hub rooted in historical Wolverton, a fragment of Victorian history in the heart of Milton Keynes.
Community and voluntary action
Community Action: MK answers enquiries for and about the voluntary and community sector in Milton Keynes. "We also provide information about all aspects of running a voluntary or community group, and can signpost you to other support and information. Community Action: MK also provides information and support about the city’s growth, and will be looking to support the new communities moving into the city."
Cycling activism
wikipedia:Milton Keynes redway system
Sustainable transport activism
Walking: Wikipedia: Footpaths in Buckinghamshire (category)
Waterways: Aylesbury Canal Society, (Wikipedia) - Wendover Arm Trust restoring the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal
Resources
Maps
Networks
- Citizens:mk, a growing alliance of diverse community groups – churches, mosques, schools and community associations – working together for a better Milton Keynes.
- MK Peace and Justice Network
Interwiki links
Wikipedia: Buckinghamshire
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