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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Bradford City Council – planning public library services to meet local needs

In 2013, Bradford Libraries commissioned a review of its library service. This was a major piece of work and involved considerable consultation with library users and non-users and other stakeholders.

Libraries, archives and heritage

06 May 2017

Manchester City Council – The Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre

The Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre opened in February 2016 – a new-build, combined facility in Levenshulme, which cost £9.1 million.

Libraries, archives and heritage

06 May 2017

A new delivery model for Peterborough City Council's library service

In Peterborough, a new delivery model for the city’s library service has reduced its cost by over 20 per cent while increasing public access by 50 per cent.

Libraries, archives and heritage

Efficiency and income generation

31 Mar 2017

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Bradford City Council – planning public library services to meet local needs

Manchester City Council – The Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre

A new delivery model for Peterborough City Council's library service

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