Sheffield City Council, GB

Sheffield City Council, GB works with VivaCity on AI-powered monitoring of its Clean Air Zone

City officials introduced a CAZ for high-emission commercial vehicles in February 2023. A three-year monitoring agreement with VivaCity gathers data from 17 sensors. The AI-enabled sensors track traffic patterns on the A61 for analysis of peak and off-peak periods. Traffic data combined with emissions data from existing air quality sensors evaluate the impacts of the CAZ on community health.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

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Sheffield City Council, GB integrates adult care services with Team Around the Person initiative

City officials identified obstacles to effective care for residents with multiple health needs. Residents referred to this service are assigned a Team Around the Person (TAP) coordinator. The coordinator works with each patient, their support network, and community support workers on a personalized care plan. TAP coordinators conduct informal huddles with local specialists and general practitioners for expert guidance during plan development.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

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Sheffield City Council, GB Shared Ownership Scheme expands first-time buyer access to homes

The Shared Ownership Scheme allows new home buyers to acquire as little as 10% of newly built council homes in Owlthorpe. Participants apply for mortgages on their shares and pay subsidized rents on city-owned home shares. The program allows owners to increase their shares up to full ownership. There is a 10-year warranty on external and structural repairs along with a £500 annual reimbursement for qualifying internal repairs.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

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Sheffield City Council, GB addresses gaps in digital access with Device Loan Grant Scheme

Local charities, religious groups, and nonprofits were eligible for the scheme. Organizations requested tablets and laptops for their digitally excluded patrons. Sheffield City Council also issued 250 pounds per device for software upgrades, training, and connectivity costs. The Device Loan Grant Scheme followed recent efforts at digital inclusion including laptop purchases for schools and a 2021 summit of community leaders.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

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Sheffield City Council, GB launched the ICON programme to help parents cope with infant crying

Sheffield City Council launched the ICON programme to help parents cope with infant crying and reduce the risk of infant injury. Participating healthcare professionals share the ICON message with parents: Infant crying is normal, Comforting methods can help, it's Okay to walk away, and Never shake a baby. The ICON programme was launched in response to concerns that social isolation and increased pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic could increase incidents of infant head trauma.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

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Sheffield City Council, GB is letting taxi drivers borrow electric vehicles on a trial basis

Sheffield City Council is introducing a scheme to let local taxi drivers borrow an electric taxi on a trial basis. The fleet of 11 electric taxis will be available for short term trials lasting two to four weeks. The scheme will give drivers hands-on experience with electric taxis without the overhead costs. The Council designed this scheme to encourage taxi drivers to upgrade their vehicles.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

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Sheffield City Council, GB offered residents free access to the popular Smoke Free mobile app

Sheffield City Council offered 200 residents free access to the popular Smoke Free mobile app to help the public quit smoking. The Council also provided participants with a 4-week structured quit plan including virtual one-to-one support from a stop smoking advisor. The Council designed this programme to protect public health particularly considering smokers are at a higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.

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Sheffield City Council, GB

United Kingdom