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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Liverpool invests to save in preventing domestic violence

Liverpool City Council has significantly invested in multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARACs) to deal with the highest risk cases of violence against women and girls (VAWG). MARACs share information and discuss risk management for these cases and are attended by housing, health, adult and children's services, police, probation and others as appropriate.

Pathfinder projects

In April 2005, a number of local authorities in England embarked on a two-year pilot programme, jointly initiated by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The aim was to highlight innovation, learning and transferability in using culture to support partnership working in the shared priority areas.

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Tackling poverty and disadvantage 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.

Case studies on equalities, diversity and inclusion

Offering a range of case studies on different EDI related topics.