Case studies

At the end of 2020, Star Academies undertook pilots of daily COVID-19 testing in three of their schools (in Lancashire, Manchester and Birmingham).

Set up two ‘rapid’ community testing sites in Boston to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 in residents who are asymptomatic.

OCC is using the evidence-based recommendations from its 2019 Citizens’ Assembly to steer their approach to climate change.

Recognising the council cannot do it alone, the communications team is amplifying its reach through committed and enthusiastic partners.

ACT emphasise the importance of having trusted people, including local councillors, for residents to speak to.

WFC recommends ‘using insight to create the content that you know your residents will engage with.’

BCC was the first council to declare a Climate Emergency in 2018, and in their approach to comms and engagement, evaluation is key.

Local testing and stopping the spread of the virus through communities is key to protecting the public’s safety and wellbeing. Community testing in Waltham Forest offers rapid, lateral flow tests, allowing people who have no symptoms to know if they are infected.

A pilot podcast was created to support the voluntary and business sectors in the Sevenoaks District in their response to and recovery from Covid-19.

Warwickshire County Council worked on the LGA Behavioural Insights Programme