Powys County Council, GB
Unitary Authority in Wales
United Kingdom
Powys County Council, GB incentivizes container recycling with its Scan | Recycle | Reward pilot
Powys County Council partnered with the Digital Deposit Return Scheme Alliance (DDRS) for the 12-week trial. Brecon area residents download a mobile app and scan QR codes on containers from participating retailers. Each scan results in a 10-pence reward for the user with cash rewards or donations redeemable starting at £5. Containers can be scanned at home or at public recycling points during the trial. DDRS will use pilot results to shape recycling rewards elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
Powys County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Powys County Council, GB builds AI-enabled system for expedited Fuel Support Scheme reviews
The council's developers spent a year designing a platform for automated reviews of local applications to the national support program. Applicants meeting all of the scheme's criteria received automatic approvals from the system. Duplicate applications were filtered out by AI, while potentially fraudulent applications were sent for council review. Residents benefitted from an easy-to-use application for £200 payments, while the council saved money on administration costs.
Powys County Council, GB
United Kingdom