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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Place-based partnership (Exeter/East Devon)

Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities.

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Healthcare professional training and awareness

Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities.

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Community‑led action for better heart, lung and mental health

Westminster City Council and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council's flagship public health programmes.

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Wakefield's approach to tackling the rising prevalence of tooth decay and obesity in children

New programme to address high childhood tooth decay, excessive sugar consumption, and above‑average obesity rates locally.

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Beyond Empower Community Interest Company

Beyond Empower CIC delivers programmes that increase the capacity of mainstream sport and activity provision to meet the needs of local disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.Through its Empower You approach, funded by NHS Greater Manchester and Trafford Council, Beyond Empower helps reduce demand on specialist health and social care services by creating inclusive, accessible opportunities for disabled people to be active and manage their health and wellbeing in mainstream, community environments. Alongside this, its community outreach service provides longer-term, activity-focused social care support — helping disabled people stay connected, active and independent in their communities.

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The Amelia Scott – Embedding culture within the council framework

The Amelia Scott is a landmark cultural and community hub in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. It brings together the museum, library, registration services, adult education, and visitor information under one roof, creating a vibrant civic space that serves both residents and visitors.

Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea: Embedding physical activity in Adult Social Care

Recognising the local challenge of high levels of physical inactivity, Westminster City Council and RBKC have integrated physical activity into existing workflows in adult social care to deliver great outcomes through an effective, scalable approach.

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Borough rainwater harvesting campaign: Climate adaptation for Maidstone’s most vulnerable households

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) launched a targeted rainwater harvesting initiative to support households most vulnerable to climate impacts and surface water flooding.

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Embedding smoking cessation within recovery services to reduce health inequalities

Peterborough City Council recognised the need for an approach that embedded tobacco dependency treatment within recovery pathways.

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Breaking Trauma, Building Futures: Inside Barnet Council’s Early Years Parenting Hub

Discover how Barnet Council’s Early Years Parenting Hub is transforming families’ lives by breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma through early, specialist support. This powerful video shares real stories and expert insight into how early intervention can give parents and children a genuine chance to heal and thrive.

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