Cumbria County Council, GB

Cumbria County Council, GB assists vulnerable residents during emergencies with VIPER

VIPER - Vulnerable Indicators for Properties in Emergency Response - was built by the council on the low-code Liberty Create platform. This system uses social care, utilities, and other data to identify vulnerable households in the county. First responders from local and regional councils consult VIPER for targeted responses during emergency situations. Cumbria County Council received £139,000 from the Local Digital Fund to expand VIPER's capabilities and reach.

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Cumbria County Council, GB gives new lives to assistive equipment with collection program

The program responded to the reduced availability of items like shower stools and commodes due to supply chain issues. Cumbria County Council accepted used but functional equipment at its Household Waste Recycling Centres as well as two take-back events. Donated items were cleaned and delivered to residents receiving home care services. This initiative was the result of a collaboration among the council's Community Equipment, Library, and Waste Services teams.

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Cumbria County Council, GB protects community from light pollution with smart lighting system

Council officials sought a sustainable method for protecting wildlife and residents from unnecessary light. Thorn Lighting first trialed directional lighting along the trail at Cliff Terrace that reduced light spill into the night sky. Plurio light fixtures connected to the NightTune system were later added to a Workington park and a neighborhood in Glenridding. This intelligent lighting platform adjusts each fixture's brightness and color based on the time of day.

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Cumbria County Council, GB launched an online booking system for its local household waste centres

Cumbria County Council launched an online booking system for its local Household Waste Recycling Centre sites to reduce traffic in the surrounding areas. Residents must use the online booking system to pre-schedule a 30-minute timeslot before disposing waste at the sites. The roads and sites were overwhelmed with traffic due to the increased demand for waste disposal following the COVID-19 lockdowns. Requiring appointments allowed the city to maintain safe social distancing at the sites.

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Cumbria County Council, GB used community feedback to identify road signs in need of repair

Cumbria County Council urged residents to help identify historical road signs in need of repair due to the large number of signs across the region. Residents were able to report and signs in need of refurbishment or repair through the Council's website or by calling a local highways officer. The Council's Highways department used the community feedback to take inventory of directional signs and way markers and assess requirements for refurbishment or repair.

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Cumbria County Council, GB launched "Resourceful Communities" to promote waste prevention

Cumbria County Council's Community Development and Waste Management teams launched the "Resourceful Communities" project to promote waste prevention. Participating community groups received online training to help plan their own waste prevention events and activities. The Council supported their efforts to organise, host, and promote the events. Participating groups were asked to submit a report of their progress after six months in order to be officially endorsed as a "Resourceful Community".

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Cumbria County Council, GB Fire and Rescue conducted a six-month trial of Rapid Response Vehicles

Cumbria County Council's Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service conducted a six-month trial of two new smaller, all-terrain Rapid Response Vehicles. The vehicles include new equipment including an ultra-efficient firefighting pump and battery-operated cutting equipment which require fewer staff to operate compared to the previous models. The six-month trial was designed to determine if the Rapid Response Vehicles could replace the County's traditional fire engines.

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