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 Royal Borough’s ambition, and challenge, is to continue to deliver integrated health, early help and specialist safeguarding services, which meet residents’ needs, against a backdrop of diminishing financial resources.
How can local authorities work together better to improve children’s outcomes and create a more innovative, responsive, and sustainable system for delivery?
Norfolk County Council is using its libraries to promote healthy living and target some of the most pressing health priorities for the local population.
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.
A case study on the support provided by the London Borough of Hillingdon to support children with SEND, and their families, to ensure positive outcomes.
Birmingham City Council has invested in developing good relationships with supported housing providers which have resulted in progressive conversations about meeting needs differently. This forms part of our adult social care markets and commissioning resource.
Ashford Borough Council, Chilmington Green – establishing a community management organisation
Innovation topic: Long-term community stewardship of large-scale new development
Gateshead Council – using local assets to back regeneration and housing development Innovation topic: Local authority led
Innovation topic: Local authority led partnership to develop new mixed-tenure homes