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.
The examples demonstrate how councils have been able to reduce 16 to 18-year-old disengagement to an all-time low and increasingly support older young people towards work.
Evidence demonstrates the value of creating personal advisers for individuals, planning provision across places, and brokering leadership and support into work.
With Leeds embarking on a 12 year building and development programme across the city, it was essential that residents got a chance to have their say. Communications and marketing business partner Danielle Clayton explains how the council bought their plans to life for their 757,000 citizens.
With demand on adult social care constantly increasing the need to recruit and retain carers has never been higher. But how to you attract and keep the best talent in the face of misunderstanding about the sector?
The following case studies highlight the approach taken and issues faced by LPAs which have designated a Neighbourhood Area or Neighbourhood Forum. Further case studies are planned following the series of PAS neighbourhood planning workshops.
Bolton Council has been producing a fortnightly housing update and has been circulating it to a wide audience including councillors, council staff and external partners.
Inspired by JFK's meeting with a NASA janitor, Swindon Borough Council set out to create a vision that united all its employees and demonstrated the contribution that everyone could make to the council's success.