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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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: Community centred approaches to COVID-19 

The aim of the community centred programme is to increase the take-up of COVID testing and vaccine offer across Bradford in areas with low acceptance rates.

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Hampshire County Council: Worked with the University of Southampton on rapid targeting of audiences

Creating a rapid segmentation tool to target communications.

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The London Borough of Havering: Using the COM-B framework to develop a vaccine take up strategy

The London Borough of Havering has adopted a systematic approach to encourage vaccine take-up.

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Political leadership: Chelmsford City Council

The 2019 election results were a surprise for some. Many felt the change was a response to national issues.

Political leadership: Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council's officers have experience of preparing for changes that may arise in the political administration of the council.

Political leadership: Mole Valley District Council

Actions taken by Mole Valley District Council after changes to their administration following two elections.

Political leadership: Mansfield District Council

Councillors in Mansfield are elected every four years and since 2002 this has also included a directly elected Mayor.

Gloucestershire county council: how the fire service lent a helping hand to the vaccination programme

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) which is part of Gloucestershire County Council, set up two fire stations as vaccination centres with crews responsible for setting up the clinics each morning, helping to vaccinate nearly 2,500 people a day.

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Maintaining high level recycling during the COVID-19 pandemic

Vale of White Horse District Council used innovative digital education to communicate and engage with residents in lockdown.

Oldham council: ‘we are the safety net – capturing those left behind in vaccine rollout’

Oldham council is working closely with communities leaders and key partners to address vaccine hesitancy amongst its ethnic minority population.

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