Ceredigion County Council, GB

Ceredigion County Council, GB recognizes unpaid carers during COVID-19 with Carer Card program

Friends and family members of residents who need care are eligible for free Carer Cards. An unpaid carer registers with the county's Carers Information Service to qualify for priority shipping times at grocery stores. The card acts as an ID when a carer picks up essential products for a housebound resident. Ceredigion County Council also offers a Young Carer Card for unpaid carers aged 18 years and younger.

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Ceredigion County Council, GB

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Ceredigion County Council, GB distributes oil spill response kits along Cardigan Bay coastline

The council-led Cardigan Bay Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) provided free kits along four stretches of the coast. Each kit includes a small oil boom that can be deployed at the first sight of a spill as a more comprehensive response is formulated. The kits are stored in weatherproof bins with easy-to-use instructions for community members. Council leaders and FLAG members approved the kits in response to potential oil drilling operations in Cardigan Bay.

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Ceredigion County Council, GB

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Ceredigion County Council, GB discounts public land for home self-build pilot

The council offers two public lots in Ciliau Aeron for a below-market price of £25,000 per lot. Eligible buyers demonstrate that they can borrow no more than 10% of the purchase price. This pilot requires these lots to be the primary residences for buyers. Ceredigion County Council also wants buyers with local connections as long-time residents or local key workers. A successful pilot could lead to expanded lot offerings that encourage residents to build homes in the county.

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Ceredigion County Council, GB

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Ceredigion County Council, GB funds mental health pilots through Cynnal y Cardi Local Action Group

The council-funded Cynnal y Cardi issued funds for two-year pilots run by Area 43 and Small World Theatre. Area 43's Here For You pilot provides free online counseling for rural youth and young adults. This pilot bridges the gap between mental health needs and the availability of services. Small World Theatre develops activities that help kids deal with anxiety and depression. Cynnal y Cardi has turned resident suggestions into 43 projects including these pilots.

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Ceredigion County Council, GB

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Ceredigion County Council, GB approves green infrastructure projects to improve local climate

The council applied for national funding for its Lampeter Green Corridor and Market Street Pedestrian Prioritisation projects. The Green Corridor project fully connects the town's north and south sides with a pedestrian path surrounded by urban forestry. Lampeter's Market Street will de-emphasize cars and trucks with pop-up shop spaces, seating, and trees. The proposed green infrastructure projects help the county reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.

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Ceredigion County Council, GB

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Ceredigion County Council, GB tests waste collection signage in Aberystwyth Town Centre

The county council selected 13 streets in town for educational signage about waste collection. Residents learn what can be disposed of and when collection takes place. Each sign is located across from waste bins to maximize visibility. County officials developed the pilot following the introduction of a new waste collection process. Data on bin usage and resident feedback inform decisions on future expansion of signage use.

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Ceredigion County Council, GB

United Kingdom