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.
Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities.
Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities.
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.
Cornwall Council has developed an innovative new digital approach to managing its supported housing (adult social care and homelessness), extra care housing, young persons accommodation and care homes.
Calderdale Council are working with Crisis on a new approach to temporary accommodation through their Built for Zero pilot project. The data-led approach to temporary accommodation (TA) is changing the way of working and has resulted in a reduction of numbers of households in TA, as well as a reduction in council spend.
PREP-WELL was the UK's first comprehensive community-based prehabilitation programme, preparing patients for major surgery through coordinated lifestyle support.
Olivia has a severe learning disability, very low muscle tone and loose ligaments throughout her body. At National Star (placement funded by Warwickshire County Council), Olivia, became more active.