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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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Portsmouth City Council: Large Panel System case study

This case study explores how Portsmouth City Council were able to deliver the demolition of Horatia House and Leamington House, which were two 18-storey blocks constructed using Large Panel Systems.

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Rugby Borough Council: Large Panel Systems case study

This case study explores how Rugby Borough Council were able to deliver the demolition and re-development of five 11-story tower blocks that were all constructed using Large Panel Systems (LPS).

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council: Large Panel Systems case study

This case study explores how Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council were able retain their two remaining tower blocks that were constructed using Large Panel Systems (LPS). The council’s strong internal high-rise building safety team and engagement with external industry experts have led to the council managing and retaining the two remaining LPS tower blocks rather than pursuing demolition.

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Southwark Council: Large Panel Systems case study

A case study focusing on how Southwark Council took action on four Large Panel System buildings in their estate, and ensured residents were engaged and informed throughout this process.

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Leicester City Council Large Panel Systems: case study

This case study explores how Leicester City Council were able to deliver an effective ‘de-build’ solution to Goscote House, a tower block that was constructed using a Large Panel Systems (LPS).

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Climate Action Teachers Champions (CATCh) programme

Schools in Luton have developed climate action plans for the first time, with support from a new scheme from Luton Council.

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Warrington Borough Council: No Wrong Door service

Warrington Borough Council implemented the No Wrong Door programme and runs the service from it's dedicated 'The Lighthouse' hub as a way of providing support to young people who are within or on the edge of the care system.

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Essex County Council launches pioneering app to take action on climate change

In May 2023, Essex County Council unveiled the new Carbon Cutting Essex app, which will play an important role in helping Essex to transform to become a greener county.

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Discharge planning

How 'S', an autistic man living in Cornwall was discharged from hospital and supported to live an independent life.