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.
The Amber Foundation provides young adults with the tools and guidance they need to overcome homelessness, find employment and build a positive future.
We wanted to make accessing evidence-based parenting support easier for parents. We wanted to run programmes in local communities and schools, which parents would find available on their doorstep.
In 2023, Archives: Wigan & Leigh initiated a series of Reminiscence Workshops in local care homes. Thirteen one-hour long sessions have been run across four care homes to date, with between ten and fifteen participants attending each session.
Tasked with finding new ways to maximise the reuse of waste, Telford and Wrekin Council’s Waste team worked alongside our recycling and waste management partner, Veolia to devise a simple but ingenious circular use solution.
In order to support more young women and girls from low-income communities to be more active, StreetGames supported five groups of young people to undertake peer research with other young people in their communities and to use their findings to develop a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch which secured social action funding from the South East & Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework (SEWSCAP - now rebranded as ARDAL).
People from lower socio-economic groups face numerous challenges in accessing sports, including tennis. LTA SERVES brings tennis to underserved communities, targeting children aged 4-18. The programme provides training and free equipment to locally trusted organisations and leaders who know their communities best, to deliver engaging activity to young people. LTA SERVES promotes participation, inclusion, and community cohesion, delivering significant benefits in well-being, physical health, and sense of community among both participants and Activators.
To address low breast cancer screening rates in Dudley and Netherton, a mobile screening unit was relocated to a central location, and a targeted awareness campaign was co-produced with local women.
Aiding residents to downsize their property into a more suitable home for their needs, therefore freeing up family-sized homes for homeless households.
Redevelopment of the Bellamy Road estate to create a more inclusive, safer and sustainable community, with focus on more opportunity for children's recreational and physical activity.