Hampshire County Council, GB

Hampshire County Council, GB trials non-crete bollards for eco-friendly traffic management

The UK-first pilot replaces concrete bollards with bollards made with bio-polymers derived from sugar cane. The non-crete bollards are easier to install due to their lightweight construction and strong enough to withstand high-speed vehicle impacts. Replacing concrete with sugar cane captures carbon during cultivation and reduces production emissions. Hampshire County Council hopes that the pilot advances its 2050 carbon-neutral goal while modeling small steps toward climate resilience.

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Hampshire County Council, GB

United Kingdom

Hampshire County Council, GB Construction Skills Fund trains workers for local building projects

The three-year program addressed vacancies impacting construction projects throughout the county. Participants with or without construction experience received free training for entry-level work. Graduates of the pre-employment training sessions were prepared for traffic control, highway work, and general labor. Developers and local councils benefitted from reliable labor and met social value goals set by Employment and Skills Plans (ESPs).

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Hampshire County Council, GB

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Hampshire County Council, GB spurs food waste reductions with Kitchen Heroes competition

County residents register on the Hampshire Kitchen Heroes website to participate in monthly challenges. Food-saving activities like food diaries and shared recipes for leftovers result in Green Points for participants. The resident with the most Green Points each month chooses a £20 shopping voucher or a donation to a local organization. Hampshire County Council hopes to reduce the £60 in monthly food waste per family with this campaign.

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Hampshire County Council, GB

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Hampshire County Council, GB creates supportive foster environments with Hampshire Hive

The county's Fostering Service will group up to 10 foster families in each Hive. An assigned Hive Carer Support Worker hosts monthly support meetings and offers personalized guidance to foster parents. An on-call Hive Link Carer facilitates day and overnight care for up to three days for parents who need assistance. Hampshire Hives throughout the county result in informal support networks among foster families.

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Hampshire County Council, GB

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Hampshire County Council, GB adjusts COVID-19 interventions based on demographic profiles

County officials worked with three University of Southampton researchers to identify groups missed by public health messages during the pandemic. The Ph.D. candidates connected county and national population data to postcode areas on a heat map. Engagement campaigns are aimed at concentrations of high-risk residents via social media, local ads, and in-person outreach. Hampshire County Council consults the heat map for testing, vaccination, and mitigation efforts.

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Hampshire County Council, GB

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Hampshire County Council, GB empowers consumer decisions with Solar Together Hampshire initiative

County leaders are working with iChoosr to involve up to 170,000 residents in the solar-buying program. The company holds an auction to find the lowest bidder among certified firms for installation services. Registered households can request on-site inspections and customized quotes before committing to solar projects. Solar Together Hampshire reduces the costs for home energy upgrades while protecting residents from solar energy scams.

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Hampshire County Council, GB

United Kingdom

Hampshire County Council, GB conducts local pilots of two electric vehicle charging designs

Pilots in Eastleigh and Winchester evaluate different approaches to on-street EV charging. The Winchester pilot involves 22 chargers installed on streetlight columns near street parking bays. The Eastleigh trial features 28 bollard chargers powered by the columns but stationed closer to the curb. County officials will use pilot data to inform how best to address the lack of off-street charging options for future EV owners.

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Hampshire County Council, GB

United Kingdom