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.
Tower Hamlets Council marks local democracy week each year by hosting school visits to the town hall, helping young people understand how local government works.
The Sustainable Futures Forum (SFF) in Folkestone & Hythe is a community-led initiative, supported by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, to inspire, connect, and support local residents, businesses, and groups in advancing sustainability locally.
Doncaster, has spent the last three years working in partnership with local organisations to better serve our youngest children, aged 0-5, their families and educators.
Rochdale Borough Council has maintained Township Committees across the Borough for over thirty years. An integral part of the council’s decision-making process, the Township Committees empower elected members to take ownership over the local delivery of some council services.
Torbay Council Children’s Services commissions Westward Housing to deliver Torbay Young Parents’ Service with the aim of providing support and accommodation for young families aged 16 to 24 to live together successfully in their community.
Manchester City Council have established ward coordination meetings in each ward across the city. These meetings allow elected members the opportunity to access intelligence about their ward, set local priorities, and engage with council and wider partners, residents and communities to make progress in their neighbourhoods.
Using provision and support mapping to create an Under Fives Speech, Language and Communication Strategy: Brighter Futures for Children (Reading LA) used the Best Start in SLCN guidance to create an under-fives strategy to support the development of improving SLCN to have an impact on children’s outcomes.
The Merton Young Savers scheme is a first-of-its-kind savings account for children, launched by Merton Council in partnership with Croydon Plus Credit Union.
The scheme helps the next generation build financial resilience, supports families during the cost-of-living crisis, keeps money circulating locally, and strengthens community wellbeing