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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Islington heats up a borough-wide network

Islington Council aims to set up a borough-wide heat network that could potentially reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent.

Howe Dell leads the way in building an eco-school with heat pumps

In 2007, after many years of development, the new Howe Dell School building opened its doors. Built as part of a bigger development - that included housing, a community centre and other facilities.

Hydropower plant wins awards in Settle

A multi-award winning hydropower plant has been built on the River Ribble.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Householders taken to court for mortgage arrears need ongoing support to resolve their debt and money problems. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has stepped in to fill a gap in provision for such support.

Torrs leads the way in providing a community hydro scheme

The UK's first community hydro scheme in Derbyshire is a prime example of local supply and demand. The electricity produced by the weir is used to power a nearby supermarket.

Building an anaerobic digestion plant in partnership

This case study looks at how the council worked in partnership to build an anaerobic digestion plant.

Kirklees use solar panels as part of their green ambition

Kirklees Council have a green ambition to cut carbon emissions by 30 per cent between 2005 and 2020. As part of that, Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing (KNH) has installed photovoltaic (PV) panels on several estates.

Estates redevelopment: Scowerdons, Weakland and Newstead

This case study looks at how Sheffield City Council approached the tricky task of demolishing and rebuilding an out-of-date estate.

South Bucks and Chiltern

Get me to the CAB in time The two district councils of South Bucks and Chiltern are partnering with Citizens Advice Bureau and a local young homeless charity. They are providing debt management advice and helping young, previously homeless people become tenants through a specialist support worker.

Libraries case studies

Here you will find a collection of case studies demonstrating how local authorities are using libraries to improve the lives of their residents.