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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Supporting councillors to use social media safely

Durham Council has developed a comprehensive social media toolkit that guides councillors on social media use.

Communities

24 Jul 2023

Marketing and communications strategy for the private sector housing team (Stoke on Trent City Council)

Housing, planning and homelessness

17 Jul 2023

Nudging energy behaviours: Combining the Internet of Things and behavioural science to help residents save energy

Housing, planning and homelessness

17 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council: Heart of Blyth

This case study forms part of Shaping Places for Healthier Lives, a grant programme funding five council-led partnerships across England to build places that support good health for all. The programme is funded by the Health Foundation, delivered in partnership with the Local Government Association, and supported in delivery and learning by the Design Council and Cordis Bright/PPL.

Public health

03 Jul 2023

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: Improving food security at a local level

This case study forms part of Shaping Places for Healthier Lives programme, a grant programme funding five council-led partnerships across England to build places that support good health for all. The programme is funded by the Health Foundation, delivered in partnership with the Local Government Association, and supported in delivery and learning by the Design Council and Cordis Bright/PPL.

Public health

03 Jul 2023

22 Jun 2023

London Borough of Sutton: ‘MSK Hubs’ rehabilitation delivered at community leisure centres

Early in 2022, two leisure centres in the London Borough of Sutton began delivering therapeutic exercise programmes as part of the MSK Hubs programme.

Public health

20 Jun 2023

Case studies

Supporting councillors to use social media safely

Marketing and communications strategy for the private sector housing team (Stoke on Trent City Council)

Nudging energy behaviours: Combining the Internet of Things and behavioural science to help residents save energy

Northumberland County Council: Heart of Blyth

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: Improving food security at a local level

Doncaster Council: Shaping Stainforth

London Borough of Newham: Food insecurity for 11-19 year olds

Shropshire: Food insecurity in rural areas

Exploring whether to set up a Local Authority Housing Company

London Borough of Sutton: ‘MSK Hubs’ rehabilitation delivered at community leisure centres

Case studies

Supporting councillors to use social media safely

Marketing and communications strategy for the private sector housing team (Stoke on Trent City Council)

Nudging energy behaviours: Combining the Internet of Things and behavioural science to help residents save energy

Northumberland County Council: Heart of Blyth

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: Improving food security at a local level

Doncaster Council: Shaping Stainforth

London Borough of Newham: Food insecurity for 11-19 year olds

Shropshire: Food insecurity in rural areas

Exploring whether to set up a Local Authority Housing Company

London Borough of Sutton: ‘MSK Hubs’ rehabilitation delivered at community leisure centres

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