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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Reporting abuse and establishing productive relationships with the police

Durham Council and the local police work collaboratively together to protect councillors from abuse and harassment.

Communities

24 Jul 2023

Cross-organisational working group on councillor safety and "one stop shop" model of support

Hounslow Council have set up a cross-organisational working group with expert representatives to help identify emerging issues and gaps in support and develop solutions that will help to prevent and deal with these issues when they arise.

Communities

24 Jul 2023

Supporting councillors through closer working with the police

North Lincolnshire Council has established a robust and effective relationship with the police. The police have nominated a senior officer to help the Monitoring Officer deal with incidents of abuse, harassment, and intimidation.

Communities

24 Jul 2023

Collaboration with police and political parties to embed safety in daily activities

Kirklees Council took a practical approach to dealing with abuse and intimidation of candidates and councillors focusing on engaging more with the police on these issues.

Communities

24 Jul 2023

Supporting councillors to use social media safely

Durham Council has developed a comprehensive social media toolkit that guides councillors on social media use.

Communities

24 Jul 2023

Marketing and communications strategy for the private sector housing team (Stoke on Trent City Council)

Housing, planning and homelessness

17 Jul 2023

Nudging energy behaviours: Combining the Internet of Things and behavioural science to help residents save energy

Housing, planning and homelessness

17 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council: Heart of Blyth

This case study forms part of Shaping Places for Healthier Lives, a grant programme funding five council-led partnerships across England to build places that support good health for all. The programme is funded by the Health Foundation, delivered in partnership with the Local Government Association, and supported in delivery and learning by the Design Council and Cordis Bright/PPL.

Public health

03 Jul 2023

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: Improving food security at a local level

This case study forms part of Shaping Places for Healthier Lives programme, a grant programme funding five council-led partnerships across England to build places that support good health for all. The programme is funded by the Health Foundation, delivered in partnership with the Local Government Association, and supported in delivery and learning by the Design Council and Cordis Bright/PPL.

Public health

03 Jul 2023

Doncaster Council: Shaping Stainforth

Public health

03 Jul 2023

Case studies

Reporting abuse and establishing productive relationships with the police

Cross-organisational working group on councillor safety and "one stop shop" model of support

Supporting councillors through closer working with the police

Collaboration with police and political parties to embed safety in daily activities

Supporting councillors to use social media safely

Marketing and communications strategy for the private sector housing team (Stoke on Trent City Council)

Nudging energy behaviours: Combining the Internet of Things and behavioural science to help residents save energy

Northumberland County Council: Heart of Blyth

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: Improving food security at a local level

Doncaster Council: Shaping Stainforth

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