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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London Borough of Waltham Forest: Fellowship Square

A One Public Estate (OPE) funded masterplan has enabled the successful delivery of a major transformation programme in Waltham Forest.

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Low Carbon Affordable Housing Development Framework Assessment Tool: Mid Devon District Council

Assessing the carbon impacts of development proposals and identifying the most cost effective methods of achieving higher performance standards.

Making the most of our Private Rented Sector to tackle homelessness

Nottingham City Council wanted to explore how they could further utilise the private rented sector to discharge their homelessness prevention and relief duties. This case study is part of the LGA's Housing Advisers Programme.

Managing Accommodation Needs for Older People – Providing more choice of accommodation for the over 55s

To provide more choices of accommodation for our senior residents Central Bedfordshire Council developed a strategic vision to meet the accommodation needs of older people by building a substantial number of independent living apartments.

Mansfield District Council: A flexible approach to social housing investment

The council has ambitious plans to see housing construction on a large scale.

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Mapping and development of garage sites in Oxford for community led affordable housing (Oxford City Council)

Piloting an engagement-led approach to identifying brownfield sites for new homes.

Mechanisms to increase supply of one bed housing (Harborough District Council)

Harborough District Council and partners worked together to determine interventions to address the undersupply of one bed homes over time.

Negotiating the delivery of gypsy and traveller sites through local planning

Everyone has a right to a decent home, and not everyone’s housing needs are the same. The provision of pitches for Gypsies and Travellers is just another form of housing that is needed by a specific part of the community.

New Forest District Council: providing affordable housing through a core strategy

The Council recognises that there is a very high need for affordable housing in the Plan Area.

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