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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Responding to cost of living challenges: Leicester

An interview with Professor Ivan Browne, Director of Public Health, Leicester City Council.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: Walsall

An interview with Stephen Gunther, Director of Public Health, Walsall Council.

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Stockport Council and Trafford Council: A city region response to the cost of living

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been seeking to add value to the work of its 10 member councils by leading a whole system response to the cost of living pressures. This includes data gathering, sharing information, and practical advice for particular groups of residents..

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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.

Setting up a People's Panel to explore a community's experience of the increased cost of living – Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council worked with Positive Money to run a People’s Panel on the cost of living crisis in October 2022.

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North Warwickshire Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

The Economic Strategy sets out a clear direction of travel for North Warwickshire, providing a long-term framework to deliver positive, focused interventions to secure a more sustainable economy.

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Co-designing the Paignton and Preston Seafront Masterplan – Torbay Council

Torbay Council needed to construct new sea defences at two beaches. The original design was met with substantial public opposition, demonstrating significant community ‘buy-in’ to the appearance of the seafront. The council decided to pause the project and commission new designs, created using co-design and consultation principles.

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Using behavioural insights to improve mental health for children and young people in the North East of England

Children and young people's mental health has been deteriorating increasingly fast since the COVID pandemic and has become a key area of concern for local authorities.

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