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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St Helens Borough Council: Tackling rough sleeping through multi-agency collaboration

St Helens Borough Council, through the Inequalities Commission, convened a multi-agency workshop to address rising levels of rough sleeping.

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The Accessible Housing Review: West Midlands Combined Authority

The review was commissioned to support WMCA’s aim to deliver better quality housing for disabled people with the goal of reducing health inequalities in the region, as part of its wellbeing delivery priorities.

From regulation to prevention: Measuring the social value of private rented housing licensing in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council has undertaken the first known UK Social Return on Investment (SROI) evaluation of private rented sector licensing.

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Built for zero: Brent Council

A Service Improvement Plan to address and end street homelessness for an identified cohort of individuals experiencing long-term (six plus months) rough sleeping.

Support to build resilience for residents in temporary accommodation: Dorset Council

Dorset Council's Tenancy Sustainment scheme aims to support those in temporary accommodation and entering the homelessness pathway.

Transforming support for homeless families: Mansfield District Council

Mansfield District Council has been selected as one of three national Testing Hubs by the Justlife Foundation to lead a two year project improving temporary accommodation for homeless families.

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.

Streamlining homelessness support: Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council partnered with Lightning Reach to streamline how residents apply for homelessness support and connect with other financial help.

ShowerBox: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

A unique partnership between London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Barking Churches Unite, award-winning charity ShowerBox and NHS North East London, ShowerBox Barking is the first permanent dedicated shower facility for people experiencing homelessness.

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