London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
London Borough in England
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB measures traffic patterns with Vivacity Labs sensors
IoT sensors installed in the borough's town centers track traffic patterns around the clock. The Vivacity Labs platform differentiates cars, bikes, and pedestrians without storing identifying data. Borough officials draw on the platform's analytical tools to manage high-traffic areas after residents emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns. This initiative is part of the InnOvaTe Project for expanded IoT use led by five South London boroughs.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB lets highway verges grow wild for improved biodiversity
The borough typically mows highway verges every three weeks during the growing season. This pilot divides verges into urban highway, rural highway, and conservation highway categories. Urban highway verges are cut monthly and rural highway verges are mowed three times per year. Conservation highway verges are maintained once prior to the arrival of winter. Council leaders hope wild verges reduce personnel needs and emissions from landscaping.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB develops a digital hub for every level of business growth
Startups and established companies find dedicated pages for Brexit and COVID-19 on the Richmond Business Hub. First-time entrepreneurs find a basics checklist covering topics from budgeting to market research. The hub houses industry-specific resources and guidance for female business owners. Webinar packages like the Welcome Richmond series for hospitality businesses are free to access on the hub.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB tests social housing sensors for vulnerable residents
The borough is working with IoT Solutions Group and Sutton Council to install sensors in 200 housing units. Each sensor tracks the resident's movement and creates a record of daily motion. Carers, council officers, and emergency contacts are alerted after significant declines in movement. The sensor network monitors air temperature in cases of fuel shortages and outages. IoT Solutions Group is using the pilot prior to a push for national implementation.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Sutton, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB supports social prescribing with Active Richmond Fund
The fund issues grants for art classes, outdoor activities, and volunteer campaigns that improve resident wellbeing. Microgrant applicants can seek up to £500 for equipment and rental costs for identified gaps in council offerings. Organizations can also seek up to £5,000 in main grants for new initiatives lasting up to one year. The £65,000 fund is an affordable method for community building that fits within public health constraints during COVID-19.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB helps vulnerable residents with Alcove Carephones
Richmond's partnership with Alcove delivers tablets to residents receiving council care or support. The Carephone allows for telehealth check-ins with general practitioners, nurses, and specialists. Vulnerable residents also stay in touch with family members, friends, and neighbors via video chats. Borough officials pursued this telehealth option to decrease COVID-19 transmission, improve health outcomes, and increase points of contact for housebound residents.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB develops Work Match to connect workers and employers
Unemployed residents register on the Richmond Work Match website to apply for local jobs and apprenticeships. The council's recruitment specialists provide free assistance with resumes and interview tips for specific employers. Richmond Work Match also connects users to skills training from local colleges. Participating employers in the borough advertise jobs for free and interview pre-screened applicants.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB
United Kingdom