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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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Your search returned 2615 results

Local Working Group pilot

Dacorum Borough Council has piloted a ‘Local Working Group' bringing together 23 staff from different teams to work alongside each other for one week.

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05 Jan 2017

Plan making - How is designation working in practice?

The following case studies highlight the approach taken and issues faced by LPAs which have designated a Neighbourhood Area or Neighbourhood Forum. Further case studies are planned following the series of PAS neighbourhood planning workshops.

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05 Jan 2017

Supporting housing and growth: Case study guide

This collection of case studies highlights how councils are taking action to unlock growth and get housing developments moving

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View allHousing development in partnerships articles

22 Dec 2016

Making open data work for you: case studies

The LGA promotes an open and transparent local government to meet local needs and demands.

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22 Dec 2016

WV active (Wolverhampton City Council)

An MJ award-winning initiative in the City of Wolverhampton to keep leisure centres in house but run on a more commercial footing

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21 Dec 2016

Hertfordshire County Council – Good Care Hertfordshire Campaign

With demand on adult social care constantly increasing the need to recruit and retain carers has never been higher. But how to you attract and keep the best talent in the face of misunderstanding about the sector?

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20 Dec 2016

Community safety - FGM resource - Case studies

Many councils around the country are already working to tackle FGM. These case studies provide a snapshot of the work being undertaken in a selection of local authorities working towards this aim.

19 Dec 2016

Customer-led transformation case studies

The complete list of customer led transformation case studies.

19 Dec 2016

case study - Local Investment Strategy

19 Dec 2016

Use e-Auctions for appropriate services - case study

Service area: Procurement, capital and assets Savings: In excess of £20 million Partnership name: Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands (IEWM) Local authorities involved: West Midlands authorities

19 Dec 2016

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Cost of living hub

Councils and local partners have delivered remarkable services and support to protect their residents against higher costs, targeting help at those facing the most complex challenges. This hub is designed to share best practice and help councils support their residents through this difficult time.

Further local government innovation

Further examples of local government innovation can be found via the Welsh Local Government Association, the Scottish Local Government Innovation Exchange and through COSLA’s (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’) Excellence Awards website, COSLA’s main database of innovative projects.