Derbyshire County Council, GB
County Council in England
United Kingdom
Derbyshire County Council, GB goes remote with Social Care Digital Innovation Programme
Derbyshire County Council sought a solution that reduced client wait times without adding personnel, travel time, or expensive technology. Staff members received smartphones with Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual visits for home adaptations. Clients received guides that reduced technical barriers for photo and video assessments. The initiative uses the client's preferred communications medium including Zoom, WhatsApp, or Skype.
Derbyshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Derbyshire County Council, GB generates sustainability innovations with Green Entrepreneurs Scheme
Council leaders created three distinct paths for participants to help the county reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The Demonstrator Fund offers grants of at least £100,000 to businesses working on low-carbon community energy projects. Startups and small businesses can bring green energy innovations to the public with up to £20,000 in small grant funds. Derbyshire County Council also offers £100,000 in scholarships for residents learning alternative energy skills like solar installation.
Derbyshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Derbyshire County Council, GB adds online postcode checker for localized COVID-19 updates
The local search tool asks for the user to enter their postcode into a text bar. Each postcode page features the current color-coded risk level set by the national government. Restrictions associated with each risk level are listed to guide public behavior. Residents also find tips on how to do their part in reducing COVID-19 transmission. County officials developed the tool because of different risk levels within local governments.
Derbyshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Derbyshire County Council, GB develops public electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Derbyshire County allocated funds to two local councils to install and operate charging sites. Electric vehicle owners in five communities can access public chargers on high-traffic streets. Public use requires an access card issued by BP Chargemaster. Each charging site can recharge up to eight vehicles at a time. County officials hope that broader EV adoption will contribute to its goal of zero emissions by 2050.
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+1Derbyshire County Council, GB improves volunteerism with Time Swap Derbyshire program
Time Swap Derbyshire allows a participating resident to earn help from a volunteer after completing their own volunteer hours. Volunteers earn time credits by gardening, teaching others to sew, and fulfilling other needs found by the county. Every recorded hour equals an hour of service from another volunteer to help with hobbies or household tasks. Time Swap Derbyshire works through six regional groups to administer the program.
Derbyshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Derbyshire County Council, GB assesses residents' digital experiences with cybersecurity survey
The council's Digital MOT offers three levels of security advice based on a resident's responses. Urgent security advice is labeled red with recommended and optional advice colored amber and green. Digital MOT questions for adults ask about operating systems, password use, and anti-virus software. The Community Safety Unit created separate questions for minors inquiring about online activities like gaming and social media.
Derbyshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom