Case study - Community action case studies


The case studies featured here demonstrate how councils are getting their local communities involved in tackling a broad range of issues and challenges.

The LGA is keen to hear about further examples of community action. If your council has introduced a successful project or initiative, you can tell us about it at: [email protected]


Hertsmere Borough Council: working together with the community to explore ways of making Borehamwood and Elstree an even better place to live. Watch the video here.


: embedding community engagement across the whole council

Missing media item.: modernising council services through co-location and asset transfer


Missing media item.: leveraging partnerships and learning from devolution to engage communities


: making better use of assets in the community to maintain people's independence

: building capacity to engage communities across council services

: using volunteering and incentivising greater community engagement to improve neighbourhoods

: cross-sector partnerships and use of technology to reduce dependency and intervene earlier