Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

Central Bedfordshire Council, GB connects EV owners to curbside charging with Gul-e pilot

Council officials selected 20 locations without garage access for a trial of the technology. Gul-e from ODS connects plug-in vehicles parked on the street to home electrical sources using a channel within the sidewalk. EV drivers press their charging cables into the Gul-e, thus preventing cable damage and tripping hazards. The pilot runs through January 2023 with ongoing participant surveys shaping future Gul-e installations.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB partnered with mySociety to launch FixMyStreet online reporting

Central Bedfordshire Council partnered with mySociety to launch the FixMyStreet highways reporting system. The system allows users to instantly report highway issues and track their progress online. Users can pinpoint reports on a map, attach photos, review previously submitted reports, and preview planned roadworks. The system also allows reporting for fly-tipping, weeds, litter, dog waste, graffiti, blocked drains, faulty streetlights, potholes, etc.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB is conducting a trial of kinetic pavement panels to capture energy

Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a trial of kinetic pavement panels that capture energy created by pedestrian footfall. The weight of pedestrian stepping on the pavement panels will generate off-grid electricity via electromagnetic induction generators. The energy generated through these kinetic pavement panels will power streetlights and electronic road signs.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB is conducting a trial that captures solar energy along roads

Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a trial of a special surface that captures solar energy along roads, pavements and cycleways. During the summer, the captured heat can be used to power streetlights, electronic road signs and nearby buildings. During the winter, the stored heat can be used to prevent icy conditions by warming the road surface.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB trials new technology to repair roads with existing road surface

Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a trial of new technology to repair local roads. The process involves heating the existing road surface to 200 degrees Celsius at a depth of 30mm. The road is then flattened by a roller followed by the addition of a hot thin surface. This innovative method reduces waste and saves the Council time and money by recycling existing road surface.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB launched the "Find Your Future" website for younger residents

Central Bedfordshire Council launched the "Find Your Future" website to provide residents with advice on careers and education. The website targets younger residents, between the ages of 15 and 30, offering practical information about job opportunities and education options. For job seekers, the website showcases the requirements, prospects, and current employment rates for key local and national job sectors. For prospective students, the website provides guides on seeking financial assistance.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB launched the "My Quit Route" mobile app to help local smokers quit.

Central Bedfordshire Council partnered with Bedford Borough Council and Milton Keynes Council to launch the "My Quit Route" mobile app. The app is provided by the Stop Smoking Service to help local smokers quit. The app is available for free on Android or iOS devices to any residents of the three councils and it offers personalised service at all times. My Quit Route assesses nicotine dependence, provides behavior management support, tracks the user's progress, and offers relaxation techniques.

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Central Bedfordshire Council, GB

United Kingdom

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Bedford Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

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