Case studies

Young people have been encouraged to express their thoughts, feelings and experiences on topics relating to mental health via the MindMate blog.

The school nurse team in Sefton helped children spot the signs of worry, and how to build resilience.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council is moving from a resident parking permit structure with seven price bands to one which is more directly related to the CO2 emissions of the vehicle.

The challenge of the pandemic and lockdown restrictions have led to an innovative approach to children’s mental health from school nurses in Northamptonshire.

SCC focused on demonstrating its commitment and starting a conversation with residents on how to achieve its ambitious goals.

Dr Michelle Constable, Head of the Behaviour Change Unit at Hertfordshire County Council, outlines their approach to countering vaccine hesitancy.

The response to Covid has redefined partnership working across the Tyne. Newcastle City Council has worked closely with the North of Tyne Combined Authority and other local authorities.

Barnsley Council and its local partners were beginning the process of updating the economic strategy for the borough – with a focus on the inclusive economy – when the Coronavirus crisis began in early 2020.

Bradford Council has worked closely with public and private sector stakeholders, VCSE and local communities to develop practical plans and projects to make an immediate difference.

Cambridge city council did not have an economic development team in place at the onset of the pandemic. These functions had been led by the Combined Authority and Greater Cambridge Partnership – the delivery vehicle for the Cambridge City Deal.