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.
This case study forms part of a children's public health transfer resource. On 1 August 2017, the council transferred all of its children’s services to a community interest company owned by the council and two other local authorities.
With pregnancy smoking rates showing a slight increase in 2014/2015 Hertfordshire County Council’s Public Health Service wanted to encourage pregnant smokers to quit for good. Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer Jo Necchi explains what they did.
Communicating messages about death is always challenging, but Leeds City Council decided to take the reins and work with partners across the city to help residents face their fears. Communications officer Debra Kerr and Ageing Well Officer Carole Clark explain how collaboration helped people to find the right words to tackle this difficult subject.
In Peterborough, a new delivery model for the city’s library service has reduced its cost by over 20 per cent while increasing public access by 50 per cent.
Having involved communities in previous public-facing campaigns in the past, Cornwall Council was in a strong position to engage residents in the devolution agenda.
This is the fourth case study from the report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), supported by the LGA, which sets out examples of local authority innovation in initiatives currently being undertaken across the country, covering both urban and rural areas and working in the face of a range of housing challenges.
How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Polly Hamilton, Assistant Director, Culture, Sport and Tourism, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council shares her thoughts.
How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s public health priorities? Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health, Oldham Council, shares his thoughts.
How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their city region? Claire McColgan, Director, Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council, shares her thoughts.
How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Sue Thiedeman, Head of Culture and Visitor Economy, Barnsley Council, shares her thoughts.