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.
Wakefield Council created an innovative new housing company in partnership to accelerate the delivery of new homes and generate revenue for further housing investment in their district.
The case studies featured here demonstrate how councils are getting their local communities involved in tackling a broad range of issues and challenges.
Faced with the challenge of engaging the mobile generation in their draft local plan Aylesbury Vale District Council channelled their inner Pixar and used animation to bring their story to life. Communications Manager Kate Brewster explains all
Waltham Forest Council launched a Private Rented Property Licensing Scheme in April 2015, in response to a significant number of landlords being found to provide sub-standard accommodation for tenants, and a high local reliance upon the private sector for housing, with 27 per cent of Waltham Forest households renting privately.
Westminster City Council won the comms2point0 UnAward for 'Best low cost/free communications campaign' for: Cementing Westminster as the nation's wedding and civil partnerships capital.