Lambeth and Transition Town Brixton are working together on a pilot Low Carbon Delivery Service to help independent local businesses compete with Tesco’s, Sainsbury’s and Ocado. Many market traders have noticed a sharp drop in bulk sales as parking has become more difficult.
This scheme will enable shoppers to come shopping without a car knowing they can have heavy shopping delivered. It will help business to business trade which the Brixton Pound has been working on for the last year. The pilot will operate initially on a 1 mile radius from Brixton town centre. We hope to have it operating early next year. It will be based for vehicle storage at the Brixton Re-use Centre and the TTB Community Shop.
We are applying for Ward Purse funding to cover capital costs to get the scheme off the ground.
Capital Costs
We are looking for at least 2 pedal powered delivery vehicles. The Christiania Trikes are widely considered the best workhorse. Other cargo bikes may be appropriate. We are looking for second hand vehicles but they are like hens teeth nowadays and there are often hidden costs.
1 load carrying trike: £1,400 – with modifications
1 bike and trailer £600
2 mobile phones: £50
1 laptop computer £350
TOTAL £2,400
If you are interested in learning more and helping get this social enterprise off the ground contact Duncan
[...] If this takes off, there could be great benefits: – economic, as our communities become moreresilient in the face of global recession – environmental, because no long-haul delivery is involved – we are hoping most will be by foot, bike or environmentally-friendly transport like Brixton’s forthcoming low carbon delivery scheme. [...]