Case studies

This case study forms part of the What Good Looks Like report on people with a learning disability and autistic people. This co-produced report was commissioned from the Building the Right Support Advisory Group, as part of the wider action plan developed by the Building the Right Support Delivery Board. It has been supported by Partners in Care and Health.

In 2013 Plymouth City Council decided to embrace their strong nautical heritage and update their place brand to help build pride among residents and put the city of the map.

Plymouth City Council’s (PCC) Plan for Homes has taken a proactive and collaborative approach to delivering 5,000 homes in the city.

A partnership project between Plymouth City Council and Seetec Pluss supports autistic people to find and sustain employment.

Plymouth Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) takes a system leadership role, setting the ambition, shaping local priorities and signing off key strategic documents, including commissioning strategies. This case study forms part of our integrated care systems (ICS) resource.

Plymouth City Council has partnered with Citizens Advice and other local partners to promote financial capability. This includes money advice and income maximisation, targeting particularly disadvantaged groups. The council sees this work as a way of tackling health inequalities.

After nearly 50 years of a Labour controlled Authority, in May 2019 the Council were in the situation of no overall control.

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

Supporting chief executives in no overall control (NOC) Change of Control Councils.