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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Innovation in council housebuilding – Oxford

Oxford City Council has had an ambitious ongoing council housebuilding programme. This aimed to contribute to addressing the affordable housing crisis caused primarily by the buoyant local economy

Innovative health visiting in Derbyshire: A model of partnership, efficiency and resilience

This case study explores the challenges faced, the innovative solutions implemented, the impact of these changes and the lessons learned from this journey.

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Inspiring conferences to be sustainable

The Brighton Centre team is collaborating with conference organisers, businesses and residents to create a sustainable conference culture that leaves a positive impact on the local environment and communities.

Installing quick win energy efficiency measures in City of York Council

City of York Council has introduced a “Quickwins” Energy Efficiency Support Service to support its tenants with improving the energy efficiency of their homes and reducing the cost of fuel bills.

Integrated Care and Support Pioneers

The Integrated Care and Support Pioneers Programme was launched in December 2013. It was set up to test new ways to join up people's care around their needs.

Integrated care value case toolkit

The LGA has partnered with NHS England, The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), The Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS), Monitor, NHS Confederation and the Department of Health (DH) to deliver a programme of work carried out by Integrating Care.

Integrated whole systems approach for children’s healthy weight in Derby and Derbyshire

Derby and Derbyshire faced significant challenges due to persistent high obesity rates in children. The solution involved formulating a childhood obesity strategy with two main objectives.

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Integrating community and NHS stop smoking services in Salford

Salford Council has worked hard to adapt the community stop smoking service, ensuring that local smokers experience an efficient and seamless service when leaving NHS care.

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Integrating health and social care: Croydon case study

This case study describes Croydon’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Integrating health and social care: Dorset case study

This case study describes Dorset’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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