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.
Lancashire County Council's Equalities and Cohesion team has designed a toolkit to help officers to consider the equality implications of prioritised activities and set actions to narrow the gaps between different groups of people.
Summary
North Warwickshire Borough Council has committed to build 25 new affordable homes at several locations in the area. They are due to be completed by the beginning of March 2011.
John Laing Integrated Services Ltd, who run the London Borough of Hounslow's Parks & Leisure service, have developed outcomes frameworks for libraries' contribution to the themes of ‘Leisure and Wellbeing', ‘Community Cohesion', ‘Education for Life' and ‘Information and Digital Media'.
The examples below form the ‘Leisure and Wellbeing' outcomes framework.
The Seedley and Langworthy Trust (SALT) is a community-driven development trust. The trust works in partnership with Salford City Council, statutory organisations and other partners in an inner city area of Salford that is being regenerated. SALT aims to strengthen community ties and encourage local residents to play an active role in improving the quality of life in their area.
Helping people through the recession
Erewash Borough Council has been working with partners to help local people through the recession. It aims to ensure that residents with money worries or mortgage problems know how to get the support that's available.