Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB designs Local Area Energy Plan with IES digital twin

Local officials selected IES for a year-long project resulting in a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for the borough. Building data from residential and commercial addresses are added to a digital twin. This virtual version of Calderdale supports simulations of whole-home retrofits, rooftop solar installations, and other proposed emission-reducing measures. The regional-first LAEP advances Calderdale's goal of net-zero emissions by 2038 and provides a blueprint for neighboring councils.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB launched a COVID recovery program for B2B businesses

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Leeds Beckett University launched the Calderdale B2B Business Recovery Programme to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The free programme provided eligible businesses with access to expert advice, one-on-one mentoring, masterclasses, and interactive webinars. The program was designed for small to medium businesses which have operated for over three years and provide products/services to other local businesses.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB launched the "Never Hungry Again" campaign

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council partnered with the Community Foundation for Calderdale and The Piece Hall Trust to launch the "Never Hungry Again" campaign. The Council developed this campaign to support children and eradicate local food poverty. The "Never Hungry Again" campaign opened a new fund where any resident can make a donation to tackle child hunger. The campaign also encourages local businesses to offer meals and vouchers to promote the cause.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB commissioned services to prevent youth homelessness

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council commissioned the Young Persons Prevention and Support Service (YPASS) which is managed by Horton Housing. The service was designed to prevent youth homelessness by providing high quality housing, training and support for vulnerable people between the ages of 16 and 21. YPASS offers a variety of support services including emergency accommodation, mediation, supported lodgings, prevention work, bond guarantees, and expert advice.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB is installing electric vehicle rapid charging points

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is partnering with ENGIE, Leeds-based energy company, and several neighboring councils to install rapid charging points for electric vehicles. The project involves installing 88 rapid charging points throughout the region to reduce carbon emissions. Each charging point will have one bay exclusively for taxis and a second bay for public use. Electric vehicles can be fully charged in under an hour and the charging points are free to the public for two years.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority, GB

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB launched a two-year trial of AppyParking app system

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council launched a two-year trial of a new smart parking system using the AppyParking mobile app. The Council installed 1,750 smart parking sensors in car parks and street parking bays across the region. The sensors allow users of the AppyParking app to review real-time parking availability and pay for parking by the minute. The project was designed to improve the parking experience for residents, reduce congestion, and improve air quality.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB hosted a live virtual charity for COVID-19 relief funds

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council partnered with the Community Foundation for Calderdale to host "Calderdale Live" a virtual charity during the COVID-19 lockdown. The charity was broadcast live on the Council's Facebook and Twitter pages featuring local musicians and entertainers. The charity was designed to showcase local talent and raise money for the Community Resilience Fund to help the community with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

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