Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB launches contactless wallet pilot

A new pilot in Brighton, UK, has successfully integrated prepaid and concessionary travel passes into the contactless “tap-and-go” ecosystem by allowing passengers to purchase passes directly in Google Wallet and tap their phone when boarding buses. The trial uses Littlepay’s Card As Authority to Travel (CAATT) model, which links travel entitlements directly to a passenger’s digital wallet or payment credential instead of requiring separate smartcards, apps, or QR codes.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB explains council careers with Your City, Your Future platform

Your City, Your Future seeks increased awareness among young residents about job opportunities with the council. Project partner Springpod offers city-specific online learning experiences in areas like adult social care and the environment. Participants aged 14 years and older complete assignments and learn from experienced council employees during the eight-hour course. The program confers certificates of completion to graduates.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB conducts accessibile electric vehicle charging pilot

Two accessible fast chargers were installed at the Rottingdean Marine Cliffs Car Park. EV drivers with disabled parking badges used the EB Go! app for charging time reservations. Station operator EB Charging provided assistance with charging equipment based on requests through the app. The council's parking team conducted surveys of participants about charger height, parking spot width, and other accessibility challenges.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB attracts pollinators with Living Roof Bus Shelter

Clear Channel UK installed the first Bee Bus Stop in the region at Palmeira Square. Sedum and wildflower planted on the rooftop draw much-needed bees. An absorbent surface collects rainwater to sustain the plants. The Living Roof Bus Shelter is equipped with solar-powered smart lights that only activate when commuters are nearby. Every component of this structure is designed to be recycled or repurposed at the end of its useful life.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB becomes first city in the United Kingdom with public PPE recycling

The council partnered with ReWorked on bin installations outside of destinations like Komedia and SEA LIFE Brighton. Visitors dispose of face masks, shields, gloves, and other protective gear using the bins. Reworked collects materials for processing into plastic boards, planters, and other products. This initiative makes PPE disposal convenient for residents and tourists and contributes to a sustainable economy.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB counters COVID-19 unemployment with Youth Employment Hub

Council leaders opened the hub following an outsized increase in youth unemployment during the pandemic. Users aged 16 to 24 work with council benefits advisers and meet employers for initial conversations at the center. The hub's location in Kemptown places patrons near the Brighton Job Centre, multiple transit stops, and a high concentration of employers. Young adults can also access a digital learning hub for job searches and skill-building courses.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove City Council, GB activates vacant shops with pop-up stores and art displays

City officials and nonprofit Brilliant Brighton are recruiting short-term tenants for vacant downtown storefronts. Pop-up restaurants, clothing stores, and other shops highlight long-term leasing opportunities for business owners. This initiative also issues £500 commissions to artists and designers for creative window displays in empty shops. Brighton & Hove and Brilliant Brighton aim to reduce vandalism, generate foot traffic, and encourage new ventures.

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Brighton & Hove City Council, GB

United Kingdom