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.
Healthy Movers is for children aged two to five years old. Through a range of physical play and activities, the programme aims to improve children’s physical literacy and development, and support their social and emotional wellbeing, which helps children gain a better start in life.
Hull City Council Healthy Lifestyles Team have designed and created a programme of early years provision to promote physical activity and movement at the earliest opportunity. The programme is designed to increase access to physical activity, provide opportunities to meet Chief Medical Officer guidelines and develop physical literacy with school readiness in mind.
Maldon District Council partnered with Intelligent Health to deliver Beat the Street, a gamified walking and cycling challenge, to improve community health and wellbeing. The initiative resulted in increased physical activity, enhanced community engagement, and valuable data insights for the council. Its success has laid the foundation for future health and wellbeing community initiatives.
Wakefield Council’s Wellbeing team have been delivering the Junior Aspire Health Referral service for numerous years now - a referral service which supports families with children who are overweight to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We help families to make dietary and lifestyle changes, set goals that are realistic and achievable and focus on long-term changes.
Worcestershire’s smoking at time of delivery rate has historically been higher than the national average (12.2 per cent in 19/20). Worcestershire has had low rates of carbon monoxide screening in pregnancy, average quit rates that struggled to rise above 40 per cent and no service for women after they had given birth- meaning many would be likely to relapse and enter their next pregnancy as a smoker.
NNDC and Broadland Housing Association worked in partnership to mitigate the risk in delivering five rural exception housing sites rather than the traditional single format, resulting in the delivery of 63 affordable housing, cross subsidised with market housing.
Active Futures is a training programme designed to develop the skills of the early year’s workforce, ensuring that children engage in regular and developmentally appropriate physical activities. The programme aims to foster a culture of physical activity and empower early years settings to master appropriate active environments.
Active Together unlocked funding from Leicestershire County Council to support the Early Years physical activity agenda. The aim was to equip early years practitioners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to provide physical development opportunities for children in Early Years settings.
Next steps programme’ is a South Gloucestershire Council project aimed at providing care leavers with the opportunity to gain working experience in the local area.
The Birmingham's Food Revolution is striving to create a fair, sustainable and prosperous food system and economy, where food options are nutritious, affordable and desirable so everyone can thrive.