Case studies

As part of the LGA’s Economic Growth Advisers programme Kada Research were commissioned to assess Burnley’s current digital connectivity and what networks, skills and technologies might best support digital growth across the borough. It involved a desk-based review, insights from elsewhere and a business telephone survey with 109 local firms. It culminated in a five-point digital action plan that, when implemented, would place Burnley well to exploit new digital opportunities.

England has one of the highest rates of unhealthy weight of other western countries. The prevalence of obesity in England has more than doubled in the last 25 years. And if we go on as we are, the rate of obese people is expected to double in the next 40 years. Obesity is a complex problem that requires action from individuals and society across multiple sectors.

South Staffordshire Council works to build sustainability within the organisation and embed a continuous improvement culture focused on efficiency savings and innovative design solutions.

Building on their strategy and growth work developed pre-pandemic, ECC quickly moved to focus on business recovery providing an opportunity to cultivate more in-depth relationships with business and support their districts.

Summary North Warwickshire Borough Council has committed to build 25 new affordable homes at several locations in the area. They are due to be completed by the beginning of March 2011.

Read about how Hackney Council is using design skills to better support tenants living in private rented accommodation.

South Cambridgeshire District Council – forming a new housing company Innovation topic: Local authority housing company and the use of rural exception sites

Plymouth City Council – supporting access to home-ownership Innovation topic: Investment in new flexible, affordable housing products

Northumberland County Council – supporting community-led housing Innovation topic: Community land trusts supported by the local authority

Gedling Borough Council – delivering homes on smaller sites Innovation topic: Pro-growth local authority collaboration with developers on small sites