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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.

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East Dorset and Christchurch: Online licensing project

Partners East Dorset and Christchurch Councils identified licensing as an area of high demand and volume, with the majority of the process being handled offline. The current processes took up a considerable amount of customer time and effort, while officers were involved in re-keying data and reconciling payments. This case study forms part of our digital experts resource.

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Handyperson programme: Helping residents live at home longer

The Handyperson programme helps older, disabled and vulnerable people live independently at home for longer.

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Helping older people maintain their independence

West Suffolk Council and its partners were keen to better understand each services pressures, targets and objectives for its older residents.

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Redesigning preventative services for childhood obesity

South Norfolk District Council was part of the East of England Design in the Public Sector programme focusing on redesigning preventative services for childhood obesity.

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Warm homes project

Cambridgeshire County Council: Helping local partners use ‘real' data to address challenges and using a design-led approach to find better solutions.

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Giving customers access to 24hr service

Giving customers access to services 24 hours a day to create new channel shift agenda at Teignbridge District Council.

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Music education hub - Brighton & Hove City Council

SoundCity is a music education hub led by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Music and Arts Service, which brings together all the city’s leading music organisations.

Behavioural Insights and health: Various local authorities

An increasing number of local authorities have started exploring how they can make use of behavioural science.

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Promoting walking opportunities to hard to reach groups

Walk Glasgow is aimed at those least likely to regularly exercise, to improve the health and wellbeing of city residents.

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Camerata in the Community programme, Manchester

Manchester Camerata, one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras, works within health and social care to make music with community groups across Greater Manchester.