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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Growing talent with purpose: Leicester's approach to development in public health workforce

Recognising that equal access to training and development is essential for workforce retention, morale and better outcomes for the service, the Director of Public Health at Leicester City Council worked with the team to develop a coordinated approach to training and skills development for all staff.

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Service devolution to city, town and parish councils in Somerset against backdrop of LGR

A case study about Somerset Council's transition to a single unitary authority.

Embedding smoking cessation within recovery services to reduce health inequalities

Peterborough City Council recognised the need for an approach that embedded tobacco dependency treatment within recovery pathways.

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Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea: Embedding physical activity in Adult Social Care

Recognising the local challenge of high levels of physical inactivity, Westminster City Council and RBKC have integrated physical activity into existing workflows in adult social care to deliver great outcomes through an effective, scalable approach.

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Community‑led action for better heart, lung and mental health

Westminster City Council and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council's flagship public health programmes.

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We Are Undefeatable in Blackburn with Darwen: Catalysing systems change for people with long term health conditions

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council worked with the Richmond Group of Charities and Together an Active Future (TaAF) to localise the We Are Undefeatable (WAU) campaign to inspire residents with health conditions to be more active.

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Include to Improve programme impact

Include to Improve is a programme aimed to create more opportunities for disabled people to take part, volunteer and work in sports and activities.

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Get Out Get Active programme impact

Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is a UK-wide programme led by Activity Alliance, designed to bring disabled and non-disabled people together through physical activity.

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Exeter City Council - Reshaping senior leadership and cross‑council working through the DMA approach

In this case study we hear from Exeter City Council. Working with the LGA, the Council utilised the Decision-Making Accountability (DMA) review to reshape their senior leadership and cross-council working.

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All Move in Erewash

All Move in Erewash (AMiE) is a collaborative initiative to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for adults living with a limiting illness, long-term condition, or disability.

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