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.
This case study explores how BCP Council prepared for day one of its creation, including the establishment of a transformation programme that addressed inherited legacy technology, built new organisational skills and capabilities, and used programme management and governance to enable effective, sustained change across the council.
The City of Wolverhampton Council's public health team has strengthened school-age immunisation uptake through partnership working with the School Age Immunisation Service.
Between February and April 2024 Kirklees Public Health Commissioned Community Champions to carry out a programme of work to increase MMR uptake in low uptake communities.
A pilot delivering flu vaccinations to two to three-year-olds in early years settings (EYS) across high deprivation, low-uptake areas in Cornwall to improve access and knowledge.
In response to rising measles cases nationally and falling childhood vaccination coverage, Blackpool Council worked with NHS and community partners to strengthen local MMR catch-up activity.
Following a local measles outbreak in Leeds, Leeds City Council Public Health, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England led a targeted, community-centred programme to strengthen vaccination awareness across the life course, build confidence and increase uptake in communities experiencing inequalities.
Durham County Council launched a three year flu vaccination pilot in 2022 to address declining uptake among two to three-year-olds and widening inequalities across the county.
Between September 2024 and April 2025, there were over 100 confirmed measles cases across multiple schools and nurseries, resulting in a sustained community outbreak with no single source of transmission.