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.
Coventry became the first ‘Marmot City’ in 2013 after approaching the UCL Institute of Health Equity for support in reducing health inequalities in the city.
Every Marmot Place is different. Factors such as geography, demography or the economy impact on the social determinants of health and in turn the local population.
The impact of the pandemic persuaded Waltham Forest to undertake a focussed piece of work on health and equity, leading to a local Marmot report produced by the UCL Institute of Health Equity.
Waltham Forest Council has established a dynamic, youth-focused initiative to provide young people (aged 11-25) with free, accessible spaces and activities that address not only crime prevention but also broader issues such as poverty, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and mental health.
Bromsgrove District Council is a Worcestershire district in the West Midlands. In May 2023 the council moved to NOC with control being held by a joint administration of Conservatives and Independents.
This case study highlights the work that Staffordshire County Council has undertaken to develop more effective information governance within their authority through the development of a corporate file plan and implementation of an electronic document and records management system (EDRMS) using Microsoft 365, and SharePoint.
East Suffolk Council is a non-metropolitan district in Suffolk County with a population of 246,000 at 2021 census. In 2023 the council moved to NOC in the four yearly elections.
Melton Borough Council is a Leicestershire district in the East Midlands. In May 2023, the local election resulted in a position of no overall control.