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.
With health and fitness a priority for all firefighters, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service wanted to find a way to support their employees to live healthier lives. Corporate communications manager Alex Mills explains how they achieved their objective.
In January 2015, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council went out to tender for the school nursing service and didn't receive any bidders. Between January and March, they did an options paper and Cabinet decided in March 2015 to transfer the service in-house and propose that they should subsequently explore also bringing health visiting in-house.
Herefordshire Council worked to support Leominster community to develop responses for people engaged with adult social care and families facing crisis.
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.
Norfolk County Council is using its libraries to promote healthy living and target some of the most pressing health priorities for the local 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.
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.
How can local authorities work together better to improve children’s outcomes and create a more innovative, responsive, and sustainable system for delivery?