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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Islington Council: Holloway Prison Social Housing Project - Women’s Building

The aim of the Women’s building is to try and replace some of the lost services to women and the community that the Holloway Prison previously supplied.

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Kettering

How a progressive local authority is using an escalator approach for the provision of affordable housing.

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Lakes Estate ‘Healthy Homes’ Research Project

Following previous regeneration work Milton Keynes Council residents reported health, financial and other benefits.

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Landlord Accreditation South West

A partnership project between Plymouth City Council and South West Landlords' Association (SWLA).

Leeds City Council

The new s106 agreement provides for "recession proofing"

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Leeds City Council and CEG: Transforming an industrial site into a mixed-use community

CEG is leading the development of the 57 acre Kirkstall Forge scheme in Leeds which is transforming the oldest industrialised site in England into a thriving mixed-use community in a unique wooded, riverside setting.

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Leicester City Council – involving local residents

Leicester City Council and its partners have used community involvement in regenerating housing and the neighbourhood on the Braunstone Estate

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Liverpool – speeding up the development of potentially contaminated land

Potential land contamination may affect any development site and it is a pre-commencement requirement for these risks to be assessed.

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Mansfield District Council: A flexible approach to social housing investment

The council has ambitious plans to see housing construction on a large scale.

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