Case studies

Plymouth City Council has partnered with Citizens Advice and other local partners to promote financial capability. This includes money advice and income maximisation, targeting particularly disadvantaged groups. The council sees this work as a way of tackling health inequalities.

After nearly 50 years of a Labour controlled Authority, in May 2019 the Council were in the situation of no overall control.

The 2019 election results were a surprise for some. Many felt the change was a response to national issues.

Supporting chief executives in no overall control (NOC) Change of Control Councils.

Councillors in Mansfield are elected every four years and since 2002 this has also included a directly elected Mayor.

Actions taken by Mole Valley District Council after changes to their administration following two elections.

Plymouth City Council's officers have experience of preparing for changes that may arise in the political administration of the council.

In Blackpool, 128 local residents worked with professional artists to create the Blackpool Treasure Trove, a heritage resource of seven pop-up museums.

A pilot in one of the most deprived ward’s in Portsmouth will focus on the environmental drivers of obesity and bring together work across the council, from housing, transport and education to planning and public health.