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.
Manchester City Council have established ward coordination meetings in each ward across the city. These meetings allow elected members the opportunity to access intelligence about their ward, set local priorities, and engage with council and wider partners, residents and communities to make progress in their neighbourhoods.
Torbay Council Children’s Services commissions Westward Housing to deliver Torbay Young Parents’ Service with the aim of providing support and accommodation for young families aged 16 to 24 to live together successfully in their community.
Rochdale Borough Council has maintained Township Committees across the Borough for over thirty years. An integral part of the council’s decision-making process, the Township Committees empower elected members to take ownership over the local delivery of some council services.
Doncaster, has spent the last three years working in partnership with local organisations to better serve our youngest children, aged 0-5, their families and educators.
In 2023, Brent Council’s Member Services team delivered a Local Democracy Week event aimed at engaging young people aged 11–18 in democratic processes.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea celebrates local democracy week each October with a range of activities designed to engage residents — particularly young people in civic life.
Tower Hamlets Council marks local democracy week each year by hosting school visits to the town hall, helping young people understand how local government works.
The Sustainable Futures Forum (SFF) in Folkestone & Hythe is a community-led initiative, supported by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, to inspire, connect, and support local residents, businesses, and groups in advancing sustainability locally.
Hackney Council is delivering a nationally significant residential solar pilot, installing 1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic technology (PV) across council housing blocks using an innovative local microgrid model.