Case studies

Telford & Wrekin Council is using its planning policy to advise its objectives to deliver the right mix of housing for older people and disabled people.

Putting people with lived experience at the heart of homelessness strategy.

Piloting an engagement-led approach to identifying brownfield sites for new homes.

Developing a strategic partnership to facilitate housing delivery.

Establishing an alliance of statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to revitalise the countywide response to homelessness.

Bradford council commissioned a specialist team to promote good oral health in children by working in primary schools, community events and private nurseries.

Bristol City Council set up a programme to tackle youth crime and exploitation in a partnership between the council, police, schools and voluntary sector which provides a range of support to vulnerable children.

A team of youth ambassadors led a project in the Oxfordshire district of Cherwell to get children from its most deprived neighbourhoods active. 

North Somerset has launched programmes targeting issues such as nutrition, healthy weight and oral health for children.

Families with young children in Nottinghamshire are being supported with the cost of living through a network of FOOD Clubs which provide more affordable access to healthy ingredients.