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.
Walsall Council and Walsall NHS Trust have a dedicated teenage pregnancy team, funded by Walsall Public Health, with more than twenty years’ experience of providing both support and prevention initiatives across the borough.
Since 2022 the service has been commissioned by Public Health through Home-Start, an organization with a successful track record in supporting parents of all ages, with a dedicated Coordinator providing a key point of contact and working closely with other services.
In 2025 Stockport’s Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) team celebrated 11 years of service, during which they have successfully supported 375 young parents, focusing on first-time parents under 21, with priority given to the most vulnerable, including care leavers.
The Community Wellbeing Hub created by Bath & North East Somerset Council, HCRG Care Group (formerly Virgin Care), the 3SG and other third sector partners in March 2020, and has won recognition for its services in the annual Municipal Journal Awards.
Hillingdon Council explored the development of family hubs to bring together a support network for children, young people and families. Hillingdon self-funded its family hubs as the location was not a government funded family hub area, yet the council recognised the value of service delivery in this way. By focusing on collaboration across sectors and a flexible, community-driven approach we were able to develop a model that meets diverse needs and maximises existing community resources.
This case study explores Birmingham City Council's Foundry Programme, launched in 2023 as part of the council's response to significant organisational challenges. Through examining the programme's development, we see how leadership commitment creates the conditions for sustainable change in local government.
The public health team at Dudley Council has worked with the local breast cancer screening service to help boost uptake in one of the West Midlands’ most deprived communities.