City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB develops youth career paths with Future Boost

The summer program targeted residents aged 16 to 24 who were not apprenticing, working, or in school. Young residents developed action plans for the next steps in their careers during online mentoring sessions. Bradford Council offered job placements including district outreach jobs and career opportunities with The Sporting Chance. Future Boost balanced education and career planning with recreation activities to ensure fulfilling experiences for participants.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB undertakes Virtual Bradford digital twin project

Bradford Council partnered with the University of Bradford to create an open-source Level of Detail 3 (LOD3) twin. Drones, bike-mounted scanners, and smart cameras started by mapping historical buildings in the Little Germany Conservation Area. Virtual Bradford will expand outward to cover 100 kilometers of local roads, shops, and public buildings. Local officials anticipate far-reaching uses of the digital twin ranging from building preservation to virtual stores.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB adds incident reporting tool for Bradford Markets

Shop owners and market employees access the reporting tool through their mobile devices. User photos on incidents ranging from overflowing trash to water leaks are reported to the Markets Service team. Each report is remotely evaluated for a right-sized response by the council. Stored incident reports inform maintenance schedules and investments in market facilities. This system reduces paperwork and improves response times for the popular shopping areas.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB pursues LIFE CRITICAL initiative at Horton Park

Bradford and Dordrecht are collaborating on climate resiliency projects for the public park. Community groups will inventory flora and fauna to gather data on climate change impacts over time. University researchers will survey residents on how they interact with the park. New sustainable drainage systems distribute excess water to support native species. The Horton Park initiative is based on a similar effort at Dordrecht's Wielwijk Park.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB shares e-cargo bike fleet with local businesses

The council purchased three different styles of e-cargo bikes in an effort to reduce vehicle emissions from short-range trips. Parks staffers have used a bike rather than a van to haul tools and clear litter at Lister Park. Two e-cargo bikes are available for free short-term rentals by local businesses. Council leaders engaged companies in this fleet testing program to showcase the economic and environmental benefits of e-cargo bikes.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB plants trees for direct debit tax payments

The council offered to plant a tree for each household that chose direct debit for their tax payments. This campaign also encouraged taxpayers to opt into digital tax bills rather than paper bills. Bradford officials highlighted reduced administrative costs for the city and increased convenience for residents. Incentivizing eco-friendly practices by every resident helps Bradford achieve net-zero emissions by 2038.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB seeks distancing suggestions on new portal

Council officials requested resident suggestions on how to adapt roads during the initial reopening from COVID-19. An online survey collected ideas on how and where to create cycling lanes, open spaces, and slow streets. Bradford drew on these suggestions when requesting national funds allotted for public transit adjustments. The district previously added automatic walk signals at crosswalks and widened walkways at two shopping areas.

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, GB

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