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.
Sport in Mind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of anyone experiencing mental health challenges across the UK, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions, through sport and physical activity.
Hertfordshire County Council has established a collaborative regional data hub for children’s services, enabling secure data sharing and analysis across eleven councils.
The LGA Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) in July 2024 was a key turning point for Bolton Council. The recommendations arising from the CPC have been instrumental in helping us to drive change and transformation.
Little Jungle was founded in 2011 and is a privately-owned school of early childhood, providing care and education for up to 85 children between the ages of 10 months to 5 years old. Their approach is ever evolving and inspired by many schools of thought; in particular, those of the childhood centres of Reggio Emillia in Italy, famous for their excellence in early years education. At Little Jungle, Education has a strong role to play in establishing values for a positive society.
In 2023, Hackney Council implemented a reorganisation of its library service to upskill and empower staff, and provide local people with a new community hub, where they could benefit from a wider range of services.
In response to Section 507B of the Education Act 1996, Barking and Dagenham developed a dynamic, co-owned Youth Offer shaped by young people and VCFS partners.
In 2019, Plymouth consulted with children and families across the city to understand their perspectives on babies’, children’s and young people’s services. The consultation found that families had to navigate a complex system to access support. Furthermore, vulnerable families were sometimes distressed when they interacted with too many practitioners who they did not have an existing relationship with, reiterating their story multiple times.
Lancashire County Council tackled their foster carer shortage by launching the Pause and Reflect (PAR) model. This initiative offers up to 28 days of emergency care for children with complex needs, allowing time for assessment and calmer transitions. Experienced foster carers receive enhanced support and financial incentives.