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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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Enfield Council: Energetik district heating solution

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes. One example is Energetik, owned by Enfield Council, which partners with private sector providers to provide heat and hot water to homes and businesses.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest: Joint venture with Mears Limited for new accommodation

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes. One example is a joint venture between the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Mears Limited, to secure properties for use as temporary accommodation.

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Worthing Borough Council: Public-private partnership with London and Continental Railways

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes. An example is Worthing Borough Council and London and Continental Railways, who are in a partnership focused on development and regeneration.

Wirral Council: Joint venture with Muse Developments to drive growth

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes.

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BMB: Recruiting overseas for social care providers in England

BMB is a family-run recruitment agency listed in the DHSC code of practice.

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Maldon District Council: Bringing together businesses during the pandemic

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. One example was Maldon District Council, who brought together local businesses to identify where support was needed and establish networks.

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Gloucestershire County Council: The Gloucestershire Economic Growth Joint Committee

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. Gloucestershire County Council was one example. In 2021, they adopted a new approach to engage with businesses to better understand the issues impacting the county.

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Barnet: Tackling perinatal mental health problems

In the London borough of Barnet, the NHS and council have worked together to ensure mothers get good support from their dedicated perinatal mental health pathway.  

Liverpool: Working with small community groups

Liverpool’s public health team identified mental wellbeing as a key priority this year amid signs of an increase in problems, including a rise in the number of suicides locally.

North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield: Connecting communities and nurturing neighbourliness

A project to connect local communities has been launched in North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield to provide funding and support aimed at tackling social isolation.