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.
Port of Poole Maritime Industrial Cluster's decarbonisation plan aims to achieve a 40 per cent reduction in emissions by 2035 and reach net zero by 2050, driving sustainable growth within the Port of Poole Maritime Cluster.
Reopening of Hamworthy branch line to Port of Poole could remove 2,400 lorries per year from the road, potentially rising to 12,000 within 36 months, providing a far more environmentally-friendly freight transport option.
Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) has thoughtfully harnessed national investment and local infrastructure to craft a dynamic, community-centered model. The borough retained eight children’s centres - four of which have been transformed into vibrant family hubs, while the remaining four operate as linked satellite children’s settings. Each site serves a unique neighbourhood, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage across the borough.
Moorlands Family Centre supports communities across a range of wards in Milton Keynes. It is located in Beanhill, in Woughton and Fishermead Ward, ranked in the 3% of the most deprived areas in England.
Liverpool City Council’s Parenting Team coordinated the expansion of the programme, working with schools, Family Hubs, children’s centres, prisons, and community organisations. Through coproduction, outreach, and targeted training, staff across the city were supported to become parent group facilitators, by training to deliver the 10-week group-based Programme.
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has five District Community Councils. The Community Councils empower elected members together to agree local priorities, coordinate neighbourhood services and direct place-based funding.
The Newport City Council Kingsway Car Park Solar project, in collaboration with Newport Norse and Inspire Green, involved the installation of 780 solar panels on Kingsway multistorey car park’s roof, adding 390kWp to the council’s overall solar capacity and reducing emissions by 71 tonnes annually.
The Merton Young Savers scheme is a first-of-its-kind savings account for children, launched by Merton Council in partnership with Croydon Plus Credit Union.
The scheme helps the next generation build financial resilience, supports families during the cost-of-living crisis, keeps money circulating locally, and strengthens community wellbeing
Using provision and support mapping to create an Under Fives Speech, Language and Communication Strategy: Brighter Futures for Children (Reading LA) used the Best Start in SLCN guidance to create an under-fives strategy to support the development of improving SLCN to have an impact on children’s outcomes.