Case studies

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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Transitions in Hammersmith and Fulham: The “Preparing for Adulthood” Team

The development of a transitions service offered by Hammersmith & Fulham Council demonstrates the good practice set out in several key domains of this outcomes and improvement framework.

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Transforming public health in Doncaster: lessons from the frontline of family support services

This case study delves into Doncaster’s innovative approach to public health for families, highlighting the strategic integration of services and the adoption of digital solutions to enhance health visiting services.

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Trafford Community Leisure Trust

Strengthening communities through increased female participation in physical activity Creating and developing healthy and sustainable places and communities Summary

Tower Hamlets: Outreach psychotherapy for rough sleepers

The council has taken on a psychotherapist to go out on to the streets and work alongside the borough’s outreach team, helping to turn around the lives of rough sleepers.

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Tower Hamlets – reducing overcrowding

Summary Top housing priority for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is reducing severe overcrowding. Overcrowding contributes to mental health problems and transmission of infectious diseases. The council is undertaking an ambitious building and buy-back programme, along with other innovative measures to reduce overcrowding.

Thurrock: Early years artificial intelligence powered wellbeing support

Thurrock council used artificial intelligence technology and co-produced an interactive app with families and local professionals to support on breast and bottle feeding, immunisations, sleep, play, mental health, diet, and oral health.

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Thrive and survive

Hertfordshire’s ‘Thrive and Survive’ work began before the pandemic and was in response to an increase in suicides among university students.

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Three Rivers: In-house sports and leisure facilities improve health and wellbeing of residents

Three Rivers District Council has an in-house leisure development team and contracts out the management of its leisure venues. The team works with a range of partners to meet strategic targets around increasing the health and wellbeing of local people, including those with additional needs, mental health issues and vulnerable young people.

This Girl Can: Stevenage Borough Council

The Stevenage Borough Council's initiative, aligned with the This Girl Can campaign, aimed to provide accessible activities for women and girls in Stevenage.

This Girl Can – exercise to music class

This Girl Can (TGC) is Sport England's behaviour change campaign, aimed at encouraging women to become more active. North West Leicestershire District Council signed up to TGC exercise to music programme utilising pre-choreographed classes aimed specifically at women to deliver a class once per week.