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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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Westminster City Council: Joint venture with Linkcity

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes. One example is Luton Street, where Westminster Council entered into a joint venture with Linkcity to deliver hundreds of new homes.

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Enfield Council: Energetik district heating solution

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes. One example is Energetik, owned by Enfield Council, which partners with private sector providers to provide heat and hot water to homes and businesses.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest: Joint venture with Mears Limited for new accommodation

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes. One example is a joint venture between the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Mears Limited, to secure properties for use as temporary accommodation.

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Wirral Council: Joint venture with Muse Developments to drive growth

Our 'Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Growth, Building Resilience' good practice guide supports councils to establish more effective public-private partnerships, with case studies of partnerships which have delivered high impact outcomes.

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Maldon District Council: Bringing together businesses during the pandemic

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. One example was Maldon District Council, who brought together local businesses to identify where support was needed and establish networks.

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Gloucestershire County Council: The Gloucestershire Economic Growth Joint Committee

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. Gloucestershire County Council was one example. In 2021, they adopted a new approach to engage with businesses to better understand the issues impacting the county.

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Hull City Council: Improving business engagement through the pandemic

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. Hull City Council was one example. The pandemic changed the relationship between the council and the business community for the better.

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Walsall Council: Strengthening relationships with businesses during the pandemic

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. On example was Walsall Council. The pandemic changed the relationship between the council and the business community for the better.

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Central Bedfordshire Council: Bespoke advice and support package for businesses

Central Bedfordshire Council’s dedicated Business and Investment team offers bespoke advice and support to attract new businesses to relocate to the area. Underpinning this approach is the delivery of a holistic support service to help ensure businesses have easy access to a range of services to support their needs. This includes advice regarding commercial property, planning applications and skills needs for their workforce. In doing so, the council utilises a place-based and partnership approach to promote the location as an area for people, to live, work and invest in.

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LGA Digital Connectivity Programme 2021: What is Full Fibre - campaign evaluation

Following the completion of the LGA Digital Connectivity Programme Evaluation report, Superfast Essex has upgraded almost 24,000 homes and businesses to ultrafast, gigabit-capable speeds up to 1,000Mbps as of November 2021.

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