Case studies

Innovation in local government is about improving the lives of the people in our communities. Browse through our case studies to see the many innovative programmes councils are involved in.

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Theme-based outcomes triangle examples

Ideas to help you create a generic or theme-based outcomes framework for culture and sport.

Creating desirable homes and neighbourhoods for older people

Summary Manchester City Council has been successful in receiving social housing grant through the Local Authority New Build programme. During the next 12 months, the city will see the development of a new generation of council housing - the first in more than 20 years.

Erewash Borough Council

Helping people through the recession Erewash Borough Council has been working with partners to help local people through the recession. It aims to ensure that residents with money worries or mortgage problems know how to get the support that's available.

Evidence for contribution of CTS to economy

This is a list of validated national and international evidence that may support your outcomes triangle and logic model for the economy.

London Borough of Havering

Havering's housing triage system The number of people approaching London Borough of Havering's Housing team as homeless has doubled in a year. But the council has a range of initiatives to help them secure new accommodation.

Performance indicators: measuring the contribution of culture and sport to local economy

The following examples suggest ideas to help you create a culture and sport outcomes framework for an economic theme.

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks' holistic housing agency One effect of the recession is that private landlords are making more homes available to council tenants. This is something that Sevenoaks District Council is using in its efforts to prevent homelessness.

Mainstreaming empowerment across Brighton and Hove

Residents' involvement in the design of a small branch library on the outskirts of Brighton has been an inspiration for the LSP. This case study shows how the council, along with other partners across the city, has developed a city-wide approach to engagement activities.

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Southwark Council: the 'Choice and Liveability' street improvements project

Southwark Council's ‘Choice and Liveability' project is an example of how councils can involve residents in street improvements. The project was a pilot that involved just four streets. However, as it worked well, the council has now committed to funding similar neighbourhood consultations for all future street improvements.

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