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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Housing - Case studies - Cornwall – redeveloping disused garages as affordable housing

Cornwall is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to live in the UK, but for its local population it is one of the hardest areas to obtain high quality affordable housing.

05 Dec 2016

Housing - Case studies - Kent County Council – No Use Empty: Kent Empty Property Initiative

05 Dec 2016

Housing Advisers Programme - Better futures for vulnerable people, Somerset

Frustrated at the rising numbers of vulnerable people struggling to access homes and support that met their needs, the Somerset Strategic Housing Group (SSHG) decided we needed to crack the problem. But where to start?

Housing, planning and homelessness

23 Feb 1999

Housing needs assessment for vulnerable adults: Wokingham Borough Council

Looking at best practice models to address future demand for both Adult Social Care users and Older Persons housing needs assessments in the Wokingham Borough.

Housing, planning and homelessness

25 Apr 2023

Housing our ageing population case study: Birmingham City Council

Learning from councils meeting the housing need for our ageing population.

Housing, planning and homelessness

01 Oct 2017

Housing our ageing population case study: Central Bedfordshire

Our 'Housing our ageing population' report sets out in detail what is required to meet the housing needs of our ageing population and how councils around the country are innovating to support older people to live in their homes for longer and promote positive ageing.

Housing, planning and homelessness

01 Oct 2017

Housing our ageing population case study: Essex County Council

01 Oct 2017

Housing our ageing population case study: Mansfield District Council

Our 'Housing our ageing populaton' report sets out in detail what is required to meet the housing needs of our ageing population and how councils around the country are innovating to support older people to live in their homes for longer and promote positive ageing.

Housing, planning and homelessness

01 Oct 2017