South West England

South West England is one of the regions of England. It was originally divided into just Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Since then, Avon has been abolished, and many districts have separated from their original county as unitary authorities.
=== UK regional sustainable development indicators ===
*The South West had amongst the highest proportions of rivers of good quality. 
*Rates of robbery, burglary and vehicle theft and fear of crime were amongst the lowest of the regions. 
*The proportion of 19 years old attaining level 2 qualifications was the highest of the regions. 
*Mortality rates from circulatory disease and cancer were the lowest of the regions and overall life expectancy was amongst the highest. 
*The lowest percentage of journeys was made by public transport in the South West, and the region saw the lowest reuse of previously developed land for new housing / Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, January 31 2008
=== Places, projects and networks ===
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=== Related topics ===
*Sustainability networks, general article, including action ideas, within the Ideas Bank
*Climate change information by local councils in South West England
*Transition towns 
*Guidelines for including Projects
*Eco towns, shortlisted locations in 
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References
Category:South West England
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