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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Reducing unemployment

London Borough of Lewisham's customer insight work showed how fragmented services could be unsatisfactory and frustrating for both residents and council.

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London Borough of Hackney: Promoting independence in older people

The London Borough of Hackney has delivered a major transformation programme to promote independence.

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Helping people help themselves

Oldham Council's new Early Help service aims to ensure individuals receive support to prevent them needing specialist services.

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Flying Start: Improving outcomes from conception to 5

Luton Borough Council's ‘Flying Start' strategy aims to improve outcomes for children, from pregnancy to age five.

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Stroud District Council

Stroud District Council is extending and increasing its Council House owned stock

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Waste and Streetscene - Plymouth City Council: Creating co-operative street services

Community engagement and coordination is a major aspect of Plymouth City Council's new Co-Operative Street Service.

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Costs of smoking – and the savings to be made by tackling tobacco use

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council ran an analysis showing costs of smoking and savings to be made by tackling it.

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Early intervention against domestic violence and abuse

Blackpool's Getting it Right Framework aims to address domestic violence and abuse against women in the area.

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Chelmsford City Council – Tackling cold and damp homes

Between 2007-2009 Chelmsford had the second highest level of excess winter deaths in Essex behind Brentwood. 

Essex Strategic Hate Crime Prevention Partnership

The Strategic Hate Crime Prevention Partnership (SHCPP), in Essex, is an association including voluntary, statutory and council bodies that work to raise reporting of hate crime and deliver preventative measures.  Membership includes:

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