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.
The Public Health Small Grants Programme grew from the COVID‑19 community‑champion model, recognising the power of trusted local organisations to lead health initiatives. It provides up to £1,000 for grassroots groups to deliver culturally relevant activities aligned with Nottingham’s health priorities.
The Old Kent Road Family Zone (OKRFZ) is a groundbreaking community-led initiative transforming how local government addresses health inequalities in one of London's most under resourced areas. Facilitated by Surrey Square Primary School (part of the Big Education Trust) and funded by Impact on Urban Health, the zone operates on a radical principle: working 'with' communities rather than 'for' or 'to' them. By placing children, families and residents at the heart of decision-making, OKRFZ is creating sustainable, systemic change that tackles the root causes of poor health and wellbeing.
Mansfield District Council has been selected as one of three national Testing Hubs by the Justlife Foundation to lead a two year project improving temporary accommodation for homeless families.
The ‘OK to Ask?’ campaign, delivered for Surrey Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, tackled youth-produced sexual imagery (YPSI) among 13–17-year-olds.
Coventry City Council is ensuring that the city’s tenants and landlords are well-supported, protected, and ready for a new era of fairness in the private rented sector.
The Early Advice and Support Team is a preventative service designed to address financial hardship by tackling its wider social and health determinants.
This case study, which forms part of the resource, What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals, shows how visible senior leadership, professional credibility and structured career pathways support retention in high-pressure statutory roles at Leeds City Council.
This case study, which part of the resource What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals, demonstrates how professional leadership and service redesign reinforce role clarity and retention across practice and system levels in Richmond and Wandsworth.