Leicestershire County Council, GB
County Council in England
United Kingdom
Leicestershire County Council, GB strengthens resident employability with Work & Skills initiative
Work & Skills offers free, one-on-one consultations to unemployed, underemployed, and out-of-school residents. Available services range from interview skill-building to long-term career planning. Residents request Work & Skills assistance at four training centers along with pop-up locations throughout the county. Program staffers coordinate with local partners on targeted programs like an online recruitment hub for vacant care positions.
Leicestershire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leicestershire County Council, GB works with Veolia on energy-saving projects
The partnership yielded rooftop solar panels on two council buildings. These systems generate 29,000-kilowatt hours per year and reduce emissions by 525 tons. Veolia carried out an LED light conversion project in Countesthorpe that reduces carbon emissions by 465 tons. Council officials plan additional solar projects for public buildings and car parks within a 50-mile radius of Leicester. Leicestershire County is working toward carbon neutrality by 2030.
Leicestershire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leicestershire County Council, GB uses pop-up cycling lanes for safe travels during COVID-19
County officials approved new lanes at four locations for the eight-week pilot. Temporary lanes for cycling and walking were created by removing islands, adding temporary signals, and restricting vehicle turns. Park and Pedal shelters at council lots provided 24-hour bike parking. The council also produced a transit-style map of pop-up lanes for easy public use. County residents were encouraged to suggest additional locations for temporary lanes.
Leicestershire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
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Leicester City Council, GB simplifies travel planning for commuters with Choose How You Move app
Mobility-as-a-Service developer SkedGo created the app for Leicester and Leicestershire trips. App users enter the start and end points for recommendations based on seven transportation methods. Recommended routes take accessibility, bike lanes, sidewalks, and real-time public transit locations into account. Choose How You Move asks users to rank trip priorities in five categories including Money, Environment, and Exercise.
Leicester City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leicestershire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Blaby District Council, GB conducts a 6-month trial of smart assistive technology for dementia
Blaby District Council in partnership with Leicestershire County Council invited residents living with dementia to participate in a six-month pilot project. The pilot involves testing new assistive technology including smart plugs, sleep sensors, and activity monitoring sensors. Over 50 residents with dementia are participating by using the assistive technology and sharing the information collected via an app with family members.
Blaby District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leicestershire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Blaby District Council, GB developed the Lightbulb Programme an integrated housing support service
Blaby District Council partnered with Leicestershire County Council and local organisations to develop the Lightbulb Programme an integrated housing support service. The programme was designed to reduce hospital admissions for vulnerable residents and allow them to live safely in their homes for as long as possible by proactively assessing and resolving housing issues. The housing interventions include setting up utilities, minor repairs, installing ramps, negotiating with landlords, etc.
Blaby District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leicestershire County Council, GB
United Kingdom