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.
Funded by Hertfordshire County Council, Ohana is a free support group established in Hertfordshire in direct response to the voices of care experienced young parents, staffed by a blend of employed coordinators and volunteers.
In 2025 Stockport’s Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) team celebrated 11 years of service, during which they have successfully supported 375 young parents, focusing on first-time parents under 21, with priority given to the most vulnerable, including care leavers.
Since 2017, the Family Nurse Partnership team in Norfolk have developed and supported a teenage parent pathway. Every young mum-to-be aged 19 and under at conception is eligible for an enhanced service and is offered either Family Nurse Partnership or Teenage Parent Programme.
In 2010, the youth services in Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) faced budget reductions following the Government’s austerity measures, which impacted the availability of suitable youth services for young people
Hillingdon Council explored the development of family hubs to bring together a support network for children, young people and families. Hillingdon self-funded its family hubs as the location was not a government funded family hub area, yet the council recognised the value of service delivery in this way. By focusing on collaboration across sectors and a flexible, community-driven approach we were able to develop a model that meets diverse needs and maximises existing community resources.
Two early years leads at Solihull Council, Jane Glassey (early years SEND lead) and Lisa Morris (Team Manager), share the innovative ways their council is approaching the provision of early years special education needs and disabilities (SEND) support. The council’s approach focuses heavily on collaboration with settings and partners to provide the most effective support to the children who need it. Below are some of the key areas they are focusing on to do this:
This procedure outlines the Council’s approach to identifying, securing and allocating housing to care leavers who are ready to transition to independent living. It sets out the collaborative processes between Children’s Services, Housing Services and the Housing Growth & Development Team.