Case studies

An example of a major positive action programme driven by the council to increase the diversity of senior leadership within public and private sector employers across a region.

An example of how a council significantly improved its equality impact assessment processes.

Recovery planning in Plymouth epitomises the best of local government across the country. It has been driven by inspiring civic leadership working with highly competent officers who have emphasised the importance of place, community and partnership working with the private sector.

The Charedi Orthodox Community leads a highly observant, communal religious life, with no access to TV, radio, mainstream media and little digital access. The council had to consider how to get public health messages to the community without using digital communications.

An example of how a council worked with partners to raise the awareness of Black history and lived experiences in its area.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide-ranging impact on the parks service at Walsall.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the parks service at Nottingham City Council.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, parks proved their status as lifelines for local communities. The loss of external income due to the closure of income generating facilities in parks and the loss of in kind volunteer contributions have left parks services in a vulnerable state.

As in many areas of the country, in summer 2020 East Suffolk Council faced the challenge of helping its town centres trade successfully and safely. This case study summarises the approach adopted through a combination of delivering targeted, practical improvements and continuing to boost the capacity of local town partnerships to deliver long-term town centre revitalisation. 

Archive staff in Gloucestershire worked quickly, using their specialist professional archive skills to set up a system which enabled the scanning and sending of physical post to staff working from home.