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.
Eco Rewards’ unique scheme offers rewards and incentives to promote greener travel, healthier lifestyle choices, and reduce carbon footprint, driving long-term behaviour change. Users can report their cycling, walking, and active travel journeys by scanning over 150 QR codes throughout Bracknell Forest with the app or self-reporting online.
Active Futures is a training programme designed to develop the skills of the early year’s workforce, ensuring that children engage in regular and developmentally appropriate physical activities. The programme aims to foster a culture of physical activity and empower early years settings to master appropriate active environments.
Active Together unlocked funding from Leicestershire County Council to support the Early Years physical activity agenda. The aim was to equip early years practitioners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to provide physical development opportunities for children in Early Years settings.
Wakefield Council’s Wellbeing team have been delivering the Junior Aspire Health Referral service for numerous years now - a referral service which supports families with children who are overweight to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We help families to make dietary and lifestyle changes, set goals that are realistic and achievable and focus on long-term changes.
Healthy Movers is for children aged two to five years old. Through a range of physical play and activities, the programme aims to improve children’s physical literacy and development, and support their social and emotional wellbeing, which helps children gain a better start in life.
Hull City Council Healthy Lifestyles Team have designed and created a programme of early years provision to promote physical activity and movement at the earliest opportunity. The programme is designed to increase access to physical activity, provide opportunities to meet Chief Medical Officer guidelines and develop physical literacy with school readiness in mind.
East Suffolk Council is a non-metropolitan district in Suffolk County with a population of 246,000 at 2021 census. In 2023 the council moved to NOC in the four yearly elections.
Melton Borough Council is a Leicestershire district in the East Midlands. In May 2023, the local election resulted in a position of no overall control.
Bromsgrove District Council is a Worcestershire district in the West Midlands. In May 2023 the council moved to NOC with control being held by a joint administration of Conservatives and Independents.
Waltham Forest Council has established a dynamic, youth-focused initiative to provide young people (aged 11-25) with free, accessible spaces and activities that address not only crime prevention but also broader issues such as poverty, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and mental health.