Case studies

Self care creates a feeling of control and reduces anxiety for the individual. It improves their quality of life and disease outcomes and frees up the time of health and care staff.

Local government has a key role to play in preventing people from being drawn into terrorism. The Prevent duty for local authorities contained within the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, sets out the need for all local authorities and others to have "due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism".

The fire and rescue sector is transforming the way in which it delivers services. This document updates the LGA's previous  document (April 2015).

The planning system is vital for shaping the future growth of our society. Where it works well, it is one of the best tools that we have to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities.

Project context Carnegie Weight Management (CWM) concentrates on a new service commissioned by NHS Peterborough as part of its response to increases in childhood obesity. The city currently has one of the highest childhood obesity rates for Year 6 children.

‘Walk the Global Walk’ is a three-year international project which focuses on mobilising young people in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Carmarthenshire County Council is working in partnership with Dolen Cymru Lesotho, supporting 15 schools with a focus on climate action.

Eleven new electric vehicle charge points are now available in Carlisle, as Carlisle City Council works to make the city more accessible for electric vehicle drivers.

Cardiff Council reviewed the relevant safety arrangements and implemented a new system to improve support to councillors during their council business.

Colchester Borough Council has utilised its own CCTV network to deploy a fibre broadband network across its city centre for less than 10% of the cost of installing it from scratch.