Case studies

The “2 Matters” award is an audit tool followed by face-to-face professional development over a period of several months. It offers support to all settings with provision for two-year-olds (schools, private and voluntary sector, and childminders).

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been seeking to add value to the work of its 10 member councils by leading a whole system response to the cost of living pressures. This includes data gathering, sharing information, and practical advice for particular groups of residents..

Plymouth City Council procured external consultants to advise on potential replacement sites the cities’ primary temporary accommodation facility for homeless families.

Harborough District Council and partners worked together to determine interventions to address the undersupply of one bed homes over time.

Birmingham City Council’s public health team wanted a new way to engage with the different faith communities in their area. Recognising the innately personal nature of faith and health, the council developed a series of community profiles which reflected the individual faiths and their practices.

Bristol City Council worked closely with local third sector organisations and residents in deprived areas to revolutionise the way funding for local groups was awarded.

Viability assessments of Council owned land for Housing Delivery and identification of suitable development partners

Cheshire East Council worked with Positive Money to run a People’s Panel on the cost of living crisis in October 2022.

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) was established in 2018 with a new, directly elected mayor in May 2019. Set up to support an inclusive economy in the region, the mayor has been keen to engage with all communities and in particular understand the barriers to job participation in the region.