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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Planning positively through partnership - Crest Nicholson and London Borough of Hounslow – Case study 7

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities.

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Planning positively through partnership - Bloor Homes Limited and Central Bedfordshire Council - Case study 8

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Swindon Borough Council – Case study 9

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Birmingham City Council - Case study 10

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Taylor Wimpey and Durham County Council - Case study 11

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Planning positively through partnership - Ashford Borough Council, Kent - Case study 12

This brings together case studies highlighting the huge breadth of effective partnership working taking place to deliver the new development that is needed to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities. 

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Newham Council: Improving residential access and support to homelessness services - the Discovery and Alpha phases

A first step in delivering improved services to 330,000+ residents.

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Building homes together - Northumberland County Council

Northumberland County Council – supporting community-led housing Innovation topic: Community land trusts supported by the local authority

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Building homes together - Gedling Borough Council

Gedling Borough Council – delivering homes on smaller sites Innovation topic: Pro-growth local authority collaboration with developers on small sites

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Building homes together - East Hampshire District Council

This is the fourth case study from the report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), supported by the LGA, which sets out examples of local authority innovation in initiatives currently being undertaken across the country, covering both urban and rural areas and working in the face of a range of housing challenges.

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Cost of living hub

Councils and local partners have delivered remarkable services and support to protect their residents against higher costs, targeting help at those facing the most complex challenges. This hub is designed to share best practice and help councils support their residents through this difficult time.

Further local government innovation

Further examples of local government innovation can be found via the Welsh Local Government Association, the Scottish Local Government Innovation Exchange and through COSLA’s (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’) Excellence Awards website, COSLA’s main database of innovative projects.

Case studies on equalities, diversity and inclusion

Offering a range of case studies on different EDI related topics.

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