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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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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Torbay Council: Improving oral health through dynamic local partnerships

This is a unique, ambitious, and successful partnership between local government and NHS Devon to address issues of reduced dental access and poor oral health.

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Barnsley Council and BookTrust: Reading Together for a Brighter Future in The Dearne

BookTrust and Barnsley Council’s Public Health and Communities Directorate partnered on a pilot in The Dearne to provide families in high-deprivation areas with increased access to shared reading support.

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Torbay Council: Improving oral health through dynamic local partnerships

Torbay Council and NHS Devon formed a successful partnership to establish a county-level steering group to address issues of reduced dental access and poor oral health.

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Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act: Coventry City Council

Coventry City Council is ensuring that the city’s tenants and landlords are well-supported, protected, and ready for a new era of fairness in the private rented sector.