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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Derbyshire County Council: Using ‘creative mentoring’ to support looked after children

Derbyshire County Council uses ‘creative mentoring’ to support looked after children who are struggling to engage in education.

Delivering health and wellbeing outcomes through arts and culture projects at Oldham Council

Oldham Council is using arts and culture to address issues around the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Culture Works, North East Lincolnshire

Set up by grassroots cultural organisations, Culture Works has provided leadership and coordination for the sector and worked with the council to push culture up the local political agenda. This case study forms part of the Value of culture - regeneration section of our online Culture Hub.

Cultural investment - Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council is investing in a range of culture capital projects to support local economies, attract visitors and strengthen the creative sector.

Cultural Development Fund (CDF) Network

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) Network is the national collective that shares best practice and generates knowledge to capture and celebrate the success of the DCMS CDF investment.

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Creating sustainable heritage partnerships in Sunderland

Sunderland City Council worked with Sunderland North Community Business Centre to significantly enhance the visitor and commercial offer of the Bowles Railway Museum.

Creating a culturally attractive city to live in, work in and enjoy

Coventry City Council has set out its commitment to arts and culture in a new 10-year cultural strategy.

Cornwall 365

Cornwall 365 has spearheaded an innovative approach to marketing Cornwall as a distinctive cultural destination, supporting growth in the visitor, cultural and creative sectors. This case study forms part of the Value of culture - regeneration section of our online Culture Hub.

Connecting Milton Keynes's 280 miles of cycling and walking routes

Pedalling Culture will see the city’s cultural venues and spaces better connected to its 280 miles of cycling and walking routes.

Camerata in the Community programme, Manchester

Manchester Camerata, one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras, works within health and social care to make music with community groups across Greater Manchester.