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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Accommodation for young parents with dedicated support: Torbay Council

Torbay Council Children’s Services commissions Westward Housing to deliver Torbay Young Parents’ Service with the aim of providing support and accommodation for young families aged 16 to 24 to live together successfully in their community.

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Blackpool Council: Youth work and family hubs

Blackpool Council has developed a unique campus model for delivering integrated services to children, young people, and families. This model is built around three Family Hubs located in the north, central, and south areas of Blackpool.

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Books on prescription: How reading can support health outcomes

Reading Well is a national books on prescription programme that supports people to understand and manage their health and wellbeing.

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Preventing youth-produced sexual imagery: applying social norms through the ‘OK to Ask?’ campaign in Surrey

The ‘OK to Ask?’ campaign, delivered for Surrey Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, tackled youth-produced sexual imagery (YPSI) among 13–17-year-olds.

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Closing the gap: Targeted vaccination outreach for Manchester students

In response to a measles outbreak declared by UKHSA in January 2024, Manchester delivered pop-up university vaccination clinics to rapidly protect its large student population.

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