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.
The Birmingham's Food Revolution is striving to create a fair, sustainable and prosperous food system and economy, where food options are nutritious, affordable and desirable so everyone can thrive.
Supported by Calderdale’s ‘Short Breaks for Disabled Children’ initiative, a varied programme of sport and leisure activities enables SEND children, young people and adults to access and participate in a wide range of sport and leisure activities.
South Cambridgeshire District Council's Transformation team, driven by the vision to continuously enhance services for residents, has initiated the phased implementation of an AI-powered solution within their contact centre.
Over the last three years, Surrey County Council has developed a collaborative plan with trusted partners across the county to support residents with reducing energy bills, keeping homes warm and free of damp and mould, and reducing residential carbon emissions, which account for around 30 per cent of Surrey’s total.
The London borough of Barking and Dagenham has partnered with local NHS teams and the voluntary sector to run pop-up clinics offering child immunisations and access to GPs.
Two early years leads at Solihull Council, Jane Glassey (early years SEND lead) and Lisa Morris (Team Manager), share the innovative ways their council is approaching the provision of early years special education needs and disabilities (SEND) support. The council’s approach focuses heavily on collaboration with settings and partners to provide the most effective support to the children who need it. Below are some of the key areas they are focusing on to do this:
Liverpool City Council’s Parenting Team coordinated the expansion of the programme, working with schools, Family Hubs, children’s centres, prisons, and community organisations. Through coproduction, outreach, and targeted training, staff across the city were supported to become parent group facilitators, by training to deliver the 10-week group-based Programme.