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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Plymouth City Council – updating the place narrative

In 2013 Plymouth City Council decided to embrace their strong nautical heritage and update their place brand to help build pride among residents and put the city of the map.

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Using technology to handle emergency responses

Spelthorne Borough Council identified the need to deliver a mobile app to meet customer expectations, improve channel shift and service delivery.

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Retraining health and social care staff

Calderdale Council's ‘Gateway to Care' has reduced the number of people needing full social care assessments, making significant savings.

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Haringey Council

The Council re-negotiated the s106 agreement with the developer in 2011 in order to unlock the development, which had stalled due to the economic downturn.

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Coventry and Warwickshire – developing the place narrative

Faced with the fear that Coventry and Warwickshire’s voice was not being heard, Coventry City Council joined with local private sector organisations to write a narrative for the area. This case study forms part of our place branding toolkit.

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Supporting older adults with complex and multiple needs

Cambridgeshire County Council has changed the culture of its service delivery to co-create services.

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Landlord Accreditation South West

A partnership project between Plymouth City Council and South West Landlords' Association (SWLA).

People2People service for adult social care

Shropshire Council's ‘People2People' service offers community based solutions to meet customers' needs.

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Rushcliffe Borough Council 'Build now, pay later'

Partnership Working Rushcliffe Borough Council is working with Barratt, Metropolitan Housing Trust and the Homes and Communities Agency to deliver housing and regeneration in Cotgrave, Notts.

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