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.
This review of lessons learned summarises the particular points to consider when looking at governance and performance management of commercial activity within councils.
This case study describes how Cheshire West and Chester Council developed a revised performance management framework (PMF) alongside its new council plan.
This case study describes how High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have embedded performance management at all levels within both councils.
This case study explores how Basildon Borough Council developed a positive performance management culture based on transparency, ‘no blame’, and ownership of the process across all levels of the organisation.
This case study explains how Rochdale Borough Council is working to develop an organisational culture that maximises the benefits of data and performance management.
This case study explains how Bristol City Council is working to develop a performance management culture which embraces the use of data and insight to drive improvement.
This case study highlights the work that Birmingham City Council has undertaken using LG Inform Plus. This includes their use of the direct data feed Application Programable Interface (API) which allows them to view and download open data about local areas.
The development of an agile and flexible online app that would provide all information in one place with the ability to interrogate performance alongside other key issues such as risk and finance.