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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Implementing live web chat

As part of its corporate Enhancing Our Service Offer programme and its approach to assisted digital and supported self-service, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has piloted a live web chat capability.

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Geographic information case studies

The following case studies demonstrate the benefits and value derived from using geographic information in local public service delivery.

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Adopt a garden - Tower Hamlets

This has been inspiring communities and encouraging people to take responsibility for their environment since 2012. Residents and local businesses are responsible for the care and maintenance of the gardens created, resulting in a 43%  reduction in the number of cleansing requests received for fly-tipping, graffiti, fly-posting and dirty streets. 

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Swindon Borough Council – Putting our own man on the moon - Gold award winner – 2016 Public Sector Communications Academy Awards

Inspired by JFK's meeting with a NASA janitor, Swindon Borough Council set out to create a vision that united all its employees and demonstrated the contribution that everyone could make to the council's success.

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What's new in housing?

Bolton Council has been producing a fortnightly housing update and has been circulating it to a wide audience including councillors, council staff and external partners.

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Local Working Group pilot

Dacorum Borough Council has piloted a ‘Local Working Group' bringing together 23 staff from different teams to work alongside each other for one week.

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Plan making - How is designation working in practice?

The following case studies highlight the approach taken and issues faced by LPAs which have designated a Neighbourhood Area or Neighbourhood Forum. Further case studies are planned following the series of PAS neighbourhood planning workshops.

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Supporting housing and growth: Case study guide

This collection of case studies highlights how councils are taking action to unlock growth and get housing developments moving

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Making open data work for you: case studies

The LGA promotes an open and transparent local government to meet local needs and demands.

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WV active (Wolverhampton City Council)

An MJ award-winning initiative in the City of Wolverhampton to keep leisure centres in house but run on a more commercial footing