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.
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.
After making the decision to change career, Kira Woodrofe entered local government to start a new career within HR. Having now spent two years working as a HR Administrator at Bracknell Forest Council and working towards the level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, which finished in November 2025, Kira describes herself as being at the early stages of her HR career.