Case studies

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.

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Creative sector support and cultural activation in Lewisham-based businesses

This case study demonstrates the economic and cultural value of a portfolio of creative business support programmes delivered by Goldsmiths, University of London in partnership with (and funded by) Lewisham Council.

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The Professors: performing arts company in Sheffield

The Professors are an independent performing arts company, named for professing our knowledge and demonstrating our particular expertise in arts and collaboration. They are a group of learning disabled and non-disabled artists, create their own performances, films, installations, music, events, and exhibitions.

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Using partnership as a key to supporting better outcomes for children and young people

Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs) are an England-wide network of change partnerships. In the North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums drives the LCEP network in its remit as an Arts Council England Bridge organisation.

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The Glass Works – combining retail and leisure with culture and events

This case study is part of a series from the LGA Culture Commission The challenge

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A Necklace of Stars in Derbyshire

A Necklace of Stars celebrates childhood and the night sky in words, song and stitches.

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How heritage addressed social isolation in Doncaster

This case study provides an overview of positive interventions and applied learning by Heritage Doncaster during Covid-19 lockdown.

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West Hendon Playing Fields Masterplan

In June 2021, the London Borough of Barnet approved the Outline Business Case for the development of an £18.8M strategic sports hub including a wider leisure and community offer at West Hendon Playing Fields.

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Brighton and Hove’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

Brighton and Hove's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan recognises and sets out plans to deliver the infrastructure needed to improve the city’s active travel network - creating the foundations to enable an active travel network where the whole community has the practical choices to travel by walking, wheeling, or cycling in a healthy and sustainable way.

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Cornwall Council: Langarth Garden Village

Cornwall Council are using the Building with Nature (BwN) Standard Framework to inform the green infrastructure (GI) designs for Langarth Garden Village, creating a scheme that is on track to deliver positive outcomes for people and wildlife, and provide a demonstration of the Council’s strategic approach to placemaking and biodiversity gains for local stakeholders.

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Manchester Climate Change Agency with Manchester City Council: Creating an Update of the Manchester Climate Change Framework

Manchester Climate Change Partnership (MCCP) is a cross-sectoral partnership of organisations that are engaged in helping the city become zero carbon and climate resilient. It includes representation from across the city’s communities and its private, public, health, faith, culture, sport, property, social housing, and academic sectors.

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