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.
Empowering women of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and abilities to be active in ways right for them through our local campaign, LLR Girls Can (Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Girls Can).
The council is funding places on a healthy lifestyle football-based programme for overweight men, with around 90 per cent of those that take part loosing weight during the 10-week course. The initiative is being used as a stepping stone to get men into other activities as well as providing wider support.
Wakefield is taking part in the Sport England and Football Foundation’s Active Through Football scheme. There are a range of different activities run in deprived areas of district, including a number specifically targeting men. This also includes a 10-week fitness and lifestyle programme aimed at inactive over 30-year-olds and a initiatives aimed at older people.
Health inequalities are continuing to rise, and a response from Birmingham City Council Public Health to alleviate this burden, is to explore and promote different models of service redesign that improve quality and experience of health for all our citizens.
Prior to the first COVID-19 lockdown, Greater Manchester conducted an internal review of its drug strategy, positioning itself strategically to act upon reviews by Carol Black and the inception of the ten year drug strategy.
In Cornwall, a well-established partnership model, notably within the Community Safety Partnership, has flourished over several years, significantly expanding its membership.
The establishment of effective governance structures, overseen by the health and wellbeing board, provides senior political oversight for the strategy, ensuring robust implementation.
West Midlands has long adopted a distinctive approach to drug services, characterised by a strong emphasis on public health, a stance largely driven by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
A notable achievement in Knowsley is the strength of partnership working, particularly through the Combating Drugs Partnership, which has facilitated collaboration and ongoing follow-up on conversations and plans among stakeholders.