London Borough of Redbridge, GB

London Borough of Redbridge, GB installs map16 IOT drain sensors for improved flood monitoring

One hundred drains on streets with high flood risks were outfitted with sensors. Three sensors were also installed on Seven Kings Water River for river level monitoring. The Gully Sensor sends alerts to council personnel based on real-time data on water levels and grate status. The sensor network feeds into a dashboard for visualizations of current drainage. Borough officials benefit from map16's predictive analytics including best-case and worst-case scenarios for weather events.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

United Kingdom

London Borough of Redbridge, GB engages residents in co-design process for Seven Kings Community Hub

Thirty-one residents aged 10 to 16 participated in a six-session engagement in early 2022. Participants used virtual walkthroughs of the proposed hub to suggest design changes and recommend services. Three previous rounds of community discussions generated feedback from 1,000 residents of all ages. Local officials are also supporting community-led projects for young people and residents speaking English as a second language to support the hub's goals.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

United Kingdom

London Borough of Redbridge, GB boosts police community outreach with Enforcement Hubs

Enforcement Hubs in Ilford and Hainault are staffed by regional police and local enforcement officers. Each Hub encourages local residents to report incidents in person and get to know enforcement personnel. A Mobile Enforcement Hub was later created with a rotating schedule of stops throughout the council. The bus offers the same services as the fixed-location Hubs along with a vehicle wrap instructing residents on how to report crimes.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB unveils Women's Resource website to support women of all ages

Council officials worked with local service providers to build an all-encompassing resource for women's services. Health and mental health sections direct users toward relevant topics ranging from fertility to body positivity. The Leisure and Networking directory lists opportunities to shape Community Hubs, start neighborhood projects, and stay active. The Women's Resource also points women toward legal aid, debt advice, and domestic violence support.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

United Kingdom

London Borough of Redbridge, GB modernizes planning requests and services with Planbot

Borough officials worked with Agile Applications on development of the AI-powered bot. Planbot helps users find answers, forms, and documents for 200 planning topics. Redbridge's customer support team uses the mobile-friendly bot to accurately respond to phone calls otherwise transferred to planning personnel. The bot expedites planning application reviews while saving borough personnel time for high-impact projects.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB establishes mobility hub for easy access to shared transportation

Borough officials worked with Collaborative Mobility UK for the UK-first hub in South Woodford. An on-street parking space was converted into a carshare space for Reanult Zoe EVs operated by Ubeeqo. The hub includes an EV quick charger along with easy access to nearby micro-mobility and public transit options. Redbridge residents also connect with their neighbors at a community cafe and parklet adjacent to the hub.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB addresses root causes of domestic violence with VR training

Borough officials worked with Antser on VR training capsules for its eight-week Respect program. Participants with prior domestic abuse charges view the world through the eyes of a child who has witnessed violence in the home. The story explores the immediate impacts on the child's well-being along with long-term consequences. Media researchers at Goldsmiths University of London surveyed abusers about how they felt about their actions after VR training.

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London Borough of Redbridge, GB

United Kingdom