Colchester Borough Council, GB
Non-Metropolitan District in England
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB launched an interactive map for the Colchester Orbital walking route
Colchester Borough Council partnered with Walk Colchester and various local organizations to launch the Colchester Orbital online interactive map. The Colchester Orbital is a 15 mile walking route that connects local green spaces. The online map allows users to display and interact with the Colchester Orbital route in the context of environmental, heritage, and practical information. The Myland Community Council developed a companion map for its local section of the Colchester Orbital route.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Myland Community Council, GB
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB launched a trial of electric cargo bikes and trailers
Colchester Borough Council launched a trial of electric cargo bikes and trailers as part of a pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030. The green transport scheme involved the Council deploying a fleet of 25 electric cargo bikes and five electric trailers. Short-term loans of the e-cargo bikes and trailers are available to local businesses and organisations looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB launched campaign to switch off car engines to improve air quality
Colchester Borough Council launched the "CAReless POLLUTION" campaign to address concerns about air quality. The campaign encourages drivers to switch off their engines while waiting at traffic lights, level crossings, schools to reduce air pollution. By switching off their car engine, drivers reduce their carbon emissions and save money on fuel. The Council demonstrated the harmful effects of exhaust fumes by displaying a car filled with coloured smoke in Culver Square.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB "Happy to Share My Table" scheme helps reduce social isolation
Colchester Borough Council launched the "Happy to Share My Table" pilot scheme to help residents experiencing social isolation. The scheme encouraged residents to engage in conversation with others in a café setting. Participating businesses placed branded table cards at the venue so anyone sitting alone can display their card and invite others to join them.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB developed a Rural Crime Toolkit and Safer Rural Communities Fund
Colchester Borough Council developed a Rural Crime Toolkit and created the £30,000 Safer Rural Communities Fund to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour in rural areas. The toolkit provides residents with ideas, information, and resources to enhance neighbourhood safety. Local organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to delivery projects and initiatives that address community safety.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB upgraded its tourism website to support the visitor economy recovery
Colchester Borough Council upgraded its tourism website to support the visitor economy during the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The website delivers an improved visitor experience with stunning videography, panoramic photography, and upgraded site navigation functions. The Council is offering a free listing on the new website for food, drink, and retail businesses in the visitor economy in order to further support tourism recovery.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Colchester Borough Council, GB launched the "Clean Air for Colchester" survey to address air quality
Colchester Borough Council launched the "Clean Air for Colchester" survey to raise awareness of local air quality issues and encourage residents to take action. The survey was designed to help the Council better understand what residents know about air quality and the impact it has on their health. The main source of local pollution is vehicles therefore the survey specifically examined driving habits.
Colchester Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom