Case studies

The ‘Talk Community’ approach sees Herefordshire Council working in partnership with communities, businesses and residents to offer wellbeing advice, support and signposting to services.

Over one-third of Herefordshire’s greenhouse gas emissions are estimated to be from heating homes and other buildings. The role of retrofit will be important to decarbonise buildings across Herefordshire if we are to reach the county’s zero carbon target by 2030.

In response to challenges finding long-term solutions to nutrient neutrality, the Herefordshire Council have established a Cabinet Commission to progress the restoration of the Rivers Wye and Lugg.

​​​​​​​We had just stepped out of emergency response mode when COVID-19 hit. As flooding subsided and COVID-19 spread, Herefordshire Council decided to relocate all staff out of its offices.

The London Borough of Ealing co-designed a new approach with housing staff that incorporated behavioural insights and nudge techniques.

Brent Council applied to the Design in the Public Sector programme with the desire to make the planning application process in Brent easier and quicker.

Plan Ahead is a tool designed to help residents travel in their daily lives and overcome anxieties or accessibility challenges they face. The solution is an easy-to-read, use and follow map with navigation aids, such as pictures of landmarks.

Oldham Council's new Early Help service aims to ensure individuals receive support to prevent them needing specialist services.

West Suffolk Council and its partners were keen to better understand each services pressures, targets and objectives for its older residents.

The Heart of the South West LEP and East Devon District Council have worked with Ampaire, a US hybrid electric aircraft developer, to complete the first English Hybrid electric test flight from Exeter Airport. This has led to an inward investment plan for the region, focusing on high potential opportunities for Smart and Sustainable Aviation within Devon & Somerset. The first stage of this plan will see the development of a Living Lab for Future Aviation testing and demonstration.