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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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People2People service for adult social care

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

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05 Dec 2016

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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05 Dec 2016

Online free school meals

Northamptonshire County Council has made savings by making its website for free school meal applications available to other local authorities.

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05 Dec 2016

DASH Services: Promoting best practice in the private rented sector.

A joint initiative between local authorities, property owners, landlords and tenants in the East Midlands.

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05 Dec 2016

Daventry District Council

A scheme for 1,000 dwelling and associated development was permitted in 2010.

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05 Dec 2016

Reducing unemployment

London Borough of Lewisham's customer insight work showed how fragmented services could be unsatisfactory and frustrating for both residents and council.

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05 Dec 2016

London Borough of Hackney: Promoting independence in older people

The London Borough of Hackney has delivered a major transformation programme to promote independence.

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05 Dec 2016

Helping people help themselves

Oldham Council's new Early Help service aims to ensure individuals receive support to prevent them needing specialist services.

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05 Dec 2016

Flying Start: Improving outcomes from conception to 5

Luton Borough Council's ‘Flying Start' strategy aims to improve outcomes for children, from pregnancy to age five.

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05 Dec 2016

Stroud District Council

Stroud District Council is extending and increasing its Council House owned stock

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05 Dec 2016

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Cost of living hub

Councils and local partners have delivered remarkable services and support to protect their residents against higher costs, targeting help at those facing the most complex challenges. This hub is designed to share best practice and help councils support their residents through this difficult time.

Further local government innovation

Further examples of local government innovation can be found via the Welsh Local Government Association, the Scottish Local Government Innovation Exchange and through COSLA’s (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’) Excellence Awards website, COSLA’s main database of innovative projects.