Pendle Borough Council, GB

Non-Metropolitan District in England

United Kingdom

91.4k population

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Pendle Borough Council, GB evaluates the impacts of renewable fuel on its recycling fleet

Pendle Borough Council identified reduced fleet emissions as a strategic objective in its Climate Emergency Action Plan. The council's Environmental Services team switched vehicles from diesel to hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) for the six-month pilot. Go Plant Fleet Services provided a biofuel tank and technical guidance during the fuel switch. The pilot tests HVO benefits including an estimated emissions reduction of 2.3 kilograms per liter and improved efficiency in cold weather.

Fleet Management+4

Pendle Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

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Burnley Borough Council, GB launched the "Burnley Together" online community hub for COVID-19

Burnley Borough Council partnered with various local Councils, volunteer services, private businesses, and faith-based institutions to launch the "Burnley Together" community hub. The hub was designed to offer vulnerable residents with a single point of contact for support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hub provides access to goods and services being offered by local businesses and groups including dog walking, housing advice, social support, obtaining food parcels and medications, etc.

Outbreak / COVID+5

Burnley Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Pendle Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom