London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB develops Climate Choices tool for sustainable practices

Climate Choices follows two years of council interactions with residents and businesses about climate change. This interactive website opens with a ranking exercise aligning user knowledge on emission sources. A "Would you rather?" section asks users to consider what choices they would make to minimize their impacts on the environment. Borough officials generate feedback on proposed council initiatives with a ranking exercise and a submission form.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB prepares young innovators with Future Tech Programme

Borough officials created the Future Tech Programme to turn Waltham Forest into a pipeline for tech talent. Local residents aged 18 to 24 without industry experience were eligible for the three-week program. Participants learned coding, UX design, and virtual reality from industry experts in online workshops. The initiative provided mentoring opportunities and assistance with locating entry-level employment in London's tech sector.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB tests sustainable retrofits for senior housing

Borough leaders sought reduced energy costs and environmental impacts at council-owned senior homes. Aston Group and Spartek ECS installed a customized solar installation for the pilot project at Longfield House. Waltham Forest also procured on-site battery storage to retain unused energy. This installation produces an estimated 72,134 kilowatt-hours of energy each year and reduces annual emissions by 18,466 kilograms.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB conducts multi-front engagement for increased vaccine uptake

A 75-member Citizen's Recovery Panel representative of the borough provided insights into COVID-19 vaccine reluctance. Additional sessions identified altruists, inquirers, and opposers as the groups most concerned about the vaccine. The borough crafts localized messages to these groups using Next Door, Facebook, and Whatsapp. Waltham Forest uses these channels along with volunteer networks to amplify stories of once-reluctant vaccine recipients.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB trains residents through Bystander Intervention pilot

Thirty participants in this pilot complete online courses on how to intervene against bullying and hate crimes in public settings. Trainers focus on how bystanders can assist victims of different backgrounds. Program graduates spread this training to their professional and social circles as Bystander Intervention Ambassadors. Bystander Intervention was a recommendation of the council's first Citizens Assembly that focused on reducing hate incidents.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB works toward eco-friendly practices in Low Plastic Zone

Participants based in Leytonstone Town Centre sign Charters of Commitment and replace at least one single-use item like bags and cups. Council officials help businesses engage customers in less wasteful practices like foregoing plastic-wrapped produce and coffee stirrers. A Low Plastic Zone certification and sticker provide evidence of a company's eco-friendly practices. Leytonstone can achieve plastic-free zone status if more than half of local businesses complete the program.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, GB

United Kingdom