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.
Relaxed Inclusive Autism Friendly Tennis: Working with Hinckley and Bosworth Council(HBBC) supported a “Come and Try it Day” at Sport in Desford, offering young people with a disability the chance to try a range of sports.
The aim of the project is to increase the number of people with lived experience of disability, mental health and long-term health conditions to be more active and move in a way that suits them. The project includes workforce development, primary data collection and a focus on system change.
Sport in Mind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of anyone experiencing mental health challenges across the UK, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions, through sport and physical activity.
Active North Yorkshire is the recently formed leisure section of North Yorkshire Council. It employs two people whose remit is to increase physical activity and participation of disabled people across the county.
Oxfordshire’s ‘Whole Systems Approach to Physical Activity’ (WSAPA) provides an evidence-based approach to tackling physical inactivity and health inequalities through interventions delivered in partnership with district councils across Oxfordshire.
PREP-WELL was the UK's first comprehensive community-based prehabilitation programme, preparing patients for major surgery through coordinated lifestyle support.
Olivia has a severe learning disability, very low muscle tone and loose ligaments throughout her body. At National Star (placement funded by Warwickshire County Council), Olivia, became more active.
All Move in Erewash (AMiE) is a collaborative initiative to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for adults living with a limiting illness, long-term condition, or disability.