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.
In order to support more young women and girls from low-income communities to be more active, StreetGames supported five groups of young people to undertake peer research with other young people in their communities and to use their findings to develop a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch which secured social action funding from the South East & Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework (SEWSCAP - now rebranded as ARDAL).
People from lower socio-economic groups face numerous challenges in accessing sports, including tennis. LTA SERVES brings tennis to underserved communities, targeting children aged 4-18. The programme provides training and free equipment to locally trusted organisations and leaders who know their communities best, to deliver engaging activity to young people. LTA SERVES promotes participation, inclusion, and community cohesion, delivering significant benefits in well-being, physical health, and sense of community among both participants and Activators.
The council has a significant need on its Housing Register for one-bedroom units. Elizabeth Road delivered four one-bedroom units, two of which are fully adapted in Stamford which is a challenging area for the council to increase its housing stock due to the high cost of both properties and land.
To address low breast cancer screening rates in Dudley and Netherton, a mobile screening unit was relocated to a central location, and a targeted awareness campaign was co-produced with local women.
Supported by Calderdale’s ‘Short Breaks for Disabled Children’ initiative, a varied programme of sport and leisure activities enables SEND children, young people and adults to access and participate in a wide range of sport and leisure activities.
Coventry Family Valued launched in April 2021 as part of the Department for Education’s Strengthening Families, Protecting Children Programme. The overarching aim of Coventry Family Valued was to support more children to live safely at home with their families and within their communities; recognising that for most children, their outcomes are better when they live with family. The Reunification Project was implemented as part of Coventry Family Valued.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council are transforming The Amelia Scott cultural hub into a centre of digital innovation, with a focus on enhancing visitor engagement and artifact preservation. They have placed artificial intelligence at the heart of their strategy.
Redevelopment of the Bellamy Road estate to create a more inclusive, safer and sustainable community, with focus on more opportunity for children's recreational and physical activity.
Aiding residents to downsize their property into a more suitable home for their needs, therefore freeing up family-sized homes for homeless households.