Bridgend County Borough Council, GB

Bridgend County Borough Council, GB addresses period poverty with menstrual product subscriptions

Borough officials sought a sustainable solution to the lack of period product access in schools and public places. Residents aged 24 and under can request free subscriptions through council partner Grace & Green. Subscription boxes can be delivered to home addresses or picked up at local collection points. The company also maintains stands with free products in select locations. Grace & Green products are organic and biodegradable for lower impacts on the environment than plastic products.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB implements a new Development Viability model assessment tool

Bridgend County Borough Council is implementing a new tool to help assess the viability of future developments. The Development Viability Model (DVM) assessment tool uses a comprehensive, user-friendly model to determine the financial viability of development proposals based on size. The Council made the decision after conducting a successful pilot of the DVM assessment tool with several site promoters and receiving positive feedback from the housing industry.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB Outdoor Improvements COVID-19 Recovery Fund for businesses

Bridgend County Borough Council created the "Outdoor Improvements Covid-19 Recovery Fund" to support local businesses during the pandemic. The Council invited business owners with commercial property to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to make outdoor adaptations which enable social distancing. The grant provides up to 80% of the funding necessary for created external areas which allow customers to safely congregate, relax, eat, or drink.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB created litter picking hubs to help volunteers tidy up

Bridgend County Borough Council created littler picking hubs as a base of operations for volunteers interested in tidying up their community. Each of the hubs contain equipment including litter picking tools, hoops, high-visibility vests, and trash bags along with health and safety guides. Volunteers can record their locations and the amount of litter collected online to showcase the overall progress. So far, the Council has opened four litter picking hubs and plans to create six more.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB receives recognition for the most accessible website in Wales

Bridgend County Borough Council designed its website to meet the AA standard level requirements according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. The Council integrated Browsealoud, a toolbar which allows users to listen to the website, to improve accessibility for users with dyslexia, visual impairments, language barriers, or learning difficulties. The Council's website includes simple emoticons on the bottom of each page which allow users to leave feedback on the accessibility features.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB is conducting a three-month pilot of electric vehicles for staff

Bridgend County Borough Council is collaborating with South Wales Police on a three-month pilot to replace the county's fleet of diesel vehicles with electric vehicles. The Council hired four small electric vans for facilities management and staff transportation. The goal of the pilot program is to gain approval for funding the purchase of eight electric vehicle charging points. The electric vehicles allow Council staff to travel more efficiently while reducing carbon emissions.

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Bridgend County Borough Council, GB surveyed town centre businesses for COVID-19 recovery plans

Bridgend County Borough Council conducted a town centre businesses survey in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey included three questions asking local businesses to describe: how they adapted to trading during the crisis, what lessons they've learned during the crisis, and what suggestions they have for the support the Council can provide local businesses after the lockdown ends. The Council will use the information gathered improve plans to support local businesses after the lockdown.

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