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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Bespoke support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people: Robin and Havencare, Cornwall

This case study forms part of the publication, Bespoke support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, an evaluation on the impact consequence for local authorities and councils of delivering bespoke support to autistic people and people with a learning disability, including people who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (or at risk of being detained).

Bespoke support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people: Rose and my life choice, Essex      

This case study forms part of the publication, Bespoke support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, an evaluation on the impact consequence for local authorities and councils of delivering bespoke support to autistic people and people with a learning disability, including people who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (or at risk of being detained).

Bespoke support – Peterborough City Council

Peterborough City Council is a small unitary authority, which, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, was facing significant financial challenges.

Best start in life: promoting good emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and young people

In this briefing you will find examples of councils that are looking at innovative ways to provide support with a focus on children and families rather than static services, as well as more information about the scale of the problem and what steps can be taken.

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Better futures for vulnerable people (Somerset Strategic Housing Group)

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.

Bettertogether: working with adults who have any disability

This case study forms part of the What Good Looks Like report on people with a learning disability and autistic people. This co-produced report was commissioned from the Building the Right Support (BTRS) Advisory Group, as part of the wider action plan developed by the Building the Right Support Delivery Board. It has been supported by Partners in Care and Health.

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Beyond Brontës: The Mayor's Screen Diversity Programme

Beyond Brontës was launched in 2019 by Screen Yorkshire and Bradford Metropolitan District Council (MDC). The initiative increases diversity in the screen industries by providing TV and film production training and work placements to young people aged 18 to 30.

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Beyond fighting fires: The role of the fire and rescue service in improving the public's health

Fire and rescue authorities (FRAs) have a key role to play in ensuring that their communities are safe through responding to emergencies and also through their extensive preventative work

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Birmingham City Council - Instagram

Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe with nearly 40 per cent of the population under 25. We wanted try and connect with this demographic and starting an Instagram account was one way we thought we could do this digitally. This case study forms part of our social media strategy resource.

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Birmingham City Council – emboldened to develop a place narrative

‘Be Bold, Be Birmingham’ was the memorable strapline that Birmingham City Council developed to promote its ‘2022 Commonwealth Games Proud Host City’ narrative. This case study explores how the council worked with this theme to promote civic pride and engage with all communities across the city.

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