Health and Wellbeing, Increased Staff Moral (the overall staff survey measures this) Low carbon lifestyles and the positive links to reduced rates of diseases such as cancer.
Unknown at present
To increase the number of spaces to lock bicycles to across our sites. The car parking had recently been taken out of the main square at St Barts, and it was an ideal opportunity to promote more sustainable means of transport. As the site is protected by English Heritage, a solution had to be found that did not require any change to the existing features i.e. no bolting or digging!
The solution was a new and innovative bicycle locking system: Plantlock - designed and manufactured locally. For more details please see:
There will be 4 plantlocks at The Royal London and hopefully 20 at St Barts.
Supports the Trusts' Green Transport Plan and their desire to migrate travel from cars and public transport to more sustainable travel choices. Supports staff in maintaining healthy lifestyles. Helps increase biodiversity in an inner London habitat. No planning permission required for plantlocks.
The Front Yard Company who are able to tailor and supply the locks, and Envido, who as part of the Health, Welbeing and Green Living Week have arranged the installation of the first plantlock.
Stepney Farm who are involved with initial planting and horticultural advice.
Hope to get funding for new cycle pods, and as part of the cycle guarantee plan hope to install showers and additional storage to make it easier for cyclists.