Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
Metropolitan Council in England
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB AFEO program matches ex-offenders to rental properties
The Accommodation for Ex-Offender (AFEO) initiative recruits private-sector landlords for reliable housing options. Participating landlords receive cash incentives, rental bonds, and legal protection worth up to £50,000 per property. Applicants exiting incarceration work with the council when applying for benefits, budgeting for monthly costs, and furnishing their apartments. The initial goal for AFEO was 15 rental units for ex-offenders in its first year.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB augments District Energy Network with heated mine water
Council-run Gateshead Energy Company has supplied 5,000 homes with gas-powered heat through the DEN since 2018. A collaboration with The Coal Authority will supplant 50% of gas heat with heat energy from mine water 150 meters below the surface. This process transfers zero-emission energy from long-closed mines to the network using boreholes and a heat exchanger. This is the largest project of its kind in the United Kingdom and advances the council's Zero Carbon Heat Strategy.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB develops network of Warm Spaces for energy-poor residents
Council officials recruit local organizations as Warm Space sites for the winter months. Residents struggling with utility bills or inconsistent heating find their nearest site on an online directory. Each Warm Space provides hot beverages, shelter from the cold, and access to support staff. Participating organizations receive grants up to £500 for their efforts. This network builds on Gateshead's commitment to a thriving community in its Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB partners with Bsupplied to help businesses safely reopen
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council partnered with Bsupplied, a specialist retail consultant, to launch a new programme designed to help local businesses reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme provides one-on-one advice for any local business based within key shopping districts.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB free online training via a PopUp Business School workshop
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council partnered with PopUp Business School to help local prospective entrepreneurs launch their start-ups. The Council offered residents free online training via the acclaimed PopUp Business School workshop. The workshop was led by successful entrepreneurs and professionals and designed for everyone regardless of business experience. The training schedule included practical sessions, one-to-one coaching, workshop sessions and local peer support.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB offered local cyclists free bike safety checks
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council offered local cyclists free bike safety checks. The bike maintenance sessions were performed via a mobile workshop "Dr. Bike" hosted by a professional bike mechanic. The workshops included a series of safety checks including realigning breaks, adjusting gears, and fixing punctures. Cyclists were given advice and recommendations if further work was required on their bike.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB created a new policy guaranteeing interviews to veterans
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council created a new policy to reduce barriers to employment for veterans. Any qualified veteran applying for a job at Gateshead Council will now be guaranteed an interview. The Council hopes to set an example and encourages local employers to adopt a similar policy. The Council adopted this policy in an effort to address the disadvantages facing individuals that serve in the armed forces.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom