Case studies

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.

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Rushcliffe Borough Council 'Build now, pay later'

Partnership Working Rushcliffe Borough Council is working with Barratt, Metropolitan Housing Trust and the Homes and Communities Agency to deliver housing and regeneration in Cotgrave, Notts.

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Online free school meals

Northamptonshire County Council has made savings by making its website for free school meal applications available to other local authorities.

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DASH Services: Promoting best practice in the private rented sector.

A joint initiative between local authorities, property owners, landlords and tenants in the East Midlands.

Daventry District Council

A scheme for 1,000 dwelling and associated development was permitted in 2010.

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Reducing unemployment

London Borough of Lewisham's customer insight work showed how fragmented services could be unsatisfactory and frustrating for both residents and council.

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London Borough of Hackney: Promoting independence in older people

The London Borough of Hackney has delivered a major transformation programme to promote independence.

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Helping people help themselves

Oldham Council's new Early Help service aims to ensure individuals receive support to prevent them needing specialist services.

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Flying Start: Improving outcomes from conception to 5

Luton Borough Council's ‘Flying Start' strategy aims to improve outcomes for children, from pregnancy to age five.

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Stroud District Council

Stroud District Council is extending and increasing its Council House owned stock

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Waste and Streetscene - Plymouth City Council: Creating co-operative street services

Community engagement and coordination is a major aspect of Plymouth City Council's new Co-Operative Street Service.

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