Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB

Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB converts streetlights to LED and starts partial night lighting

Caerphilly County Borough Council is converting its 27,300 street lanterns to LED and implementing partial night lighting. Converting to an entirely LED network will cost the Council approximately £4.2 million but is projected to save over £900,00 and reduce 2,836 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. The partial night lighting is active between midnight and 5:30 in the morning with reassurances from the local police that crime rates do not increase as a result despite public concerns.

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Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB launched "Caerphilly Keys" to reduce homelessness

Caerphilly County Borough Council launched the "Caerphilly Keys" scheme to find sustainable homes for residents at risk of homelessness. The scheme involves matching vulnerable residents with owners of empty properties for a mutually beneficial relationship. Private landlords are provided with long term tenants and vulnerable residents receive accommodation and tenancy support.

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Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB created the LeisureLifestyle app for leisure centre customers

Caerphilly County Borough Council's Sport & Leisure Services developed the "LeisureLifestyle" app for customers of the local leisure centres. Users can book courts, register for exercise classes, check their swimming lesson progress, and receive any news related to the leisure centres. Within 6 months of launch, the "LeisureLifestyle" received over 3,000 digital downloads.

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Caerphilly County Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom