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.
Dacorum Borough Council moved its Council Tax registration process from paper-based to online, and in the process used behavioural insights to redesign the layout and wording of the applications.
The Royal Borough’s ambition, and challenge, is to continue to deliver integrated health, early help and specialist safeguarding services, which meet residents’ needs, against a backdrop of diminishing financial resources.
Surrey County Council has a quality assurance team of 4.5 quality assurance managers who undertake monitoring visits to care homes, home care providers and supported living schemes.
How can local authorities work together better to improve children’s outcomes and create a more innovative, responsive, and sustainable system for delivery?
Central to the Taunton Deane Borough Council’s ambition is the priority of economic growth and regeneration of the borough and this is clearly set out in its Corporate Business Plan. This priority is important not only to guarantee the future local economy of the borough but also to address pockets of deprivation and to meet the health and housing needs of an ageing population.
Staffordshire County Council recognises the need for new relationships with citizens and communities to deliver its vision of a connected Staffordshire. To help achieve this, the council is seeking new approaches to shaping customer demand and developing community capacity through using digital solutions and taking a more commercial outlook.
Norfolk County Council is using its libraries to promote healthy living and target some of the most pressing health priorities for the local population.
A case study on the support provided by the London Borough of Hillingdon to support children with SEND, and their families, to ensure positive outcomes.