Newport City Council, GB
Unitary Authority in Wales
United Kingdom
Newport City Council, GB supports pandemic recovery projects with participatory budgeting
Community organizations and individuals applied for up to £15,000 each for their projects. Eligible applications addressed one or more of five themes including mental health, community cohesion, and resilience. Project partner Mutual Gain provided guidance on applications and pitch videos to participants. Newport residents voted on their favorite projects during engagement events and £103,000 was distributed based on voting results.
Newport City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Newport City Council, GB adds the first electric refuse collection truck in Wales
The Dennis Eagle eCollect combines advanced telematics technology with enough range for a full day of collections. The truck's batteries and components are designed to last as long as a diesel-powered truck. Council officials plan a citywide deployment of the eCollect with an early focus on neighborhoods with air quality issues. The shared investment by Newport City Council and the Welsh government reduces local emissions by up to 35 tons per year.
Newport City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Newport City Council, GB selects 21 sites for solar installations in partnership with Egni Co-Op
The collaboration will add 6,000 rooftop solar panels to schools, care facilities, and a vehicle depot. City funds aren't used for the project thanks to co-op share sales and federal funding. Energy surplus to council building needs will be shifted to the local grid. Upon completion, Newport will realize carbon emission reductions of 348 tons per year. Solar installations will move the city toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.
Newport City Council, GB
United Kingdom