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.
Leeds City Council is building 1,200 affordable homes over five years using its Housing Revenue Account, borrowing capacity, and Right to Buy receipts, on brownfield sites from asset rationalisation and facility closures.
Leeds City Council partnered with Registered Providers to accelerate affordable housing through an adaptive programme, using ring-fenced land disposals and commuted sums. The Leonora House scheme exemplifies this approach, combining council land and commuted sums to tackle affordability and support social rent.
Addressing housing shortages, by launching a Council House Building Programme (CHBP) to increase affordable housing stock through a combination of land-led new builds, acquisitions, and regeneration projects.
By prioritising direct housebuilding, acquisition of former council homes, partnerships with private landlords, and redevelopment of under-utilised sites, Broxtowe has delivered sustainable, high-quality housing solutions.
Using close working relationships with community led and third sector organisations to renovate empty homes, increasing the delivery of affordable housing.
Delivering greater numbers of affordable homes at scale through partnership working, through using council owned land, in a way that leaves new affordable homes less at risk of being lost through Right to Buy.
Beech Hill housing regeneration scheme successfully delivered almost £26 million of investment in Halifax to bring a former derelict gateway site back into use.
Derby City Council has undertaken a significant initiative to purchase and remodel vacant student accommodation in the city with the objective of providing much needed affordable housing.