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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Performance indicators: measuring the contribution of culture and sport to local economy

The following examples suggest ideas to help you create a culture and sport outcomes framework for an economic theme.

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks' holistic housing agency One effect of the recession is that private landlords are making more homes available to council tenants. This is something that Sevenoaks District Council is using in its efforts to prevent homelessness.

Local Innovation Awards Scheme for councils

The Local Innovation Awards Scheme (LIA scheme) is a prestigious scheme that recognises excellence in local government. It was set up to disseminate best practice in service delivery throughout local government.

Pathfinder projects

In April 2005, a number of local authorities in England embarked on a two-year pilot programme, jointly initiated by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The aim was to highlight innovation, learning and transferability in using culture to support partnership working in the shared priority areas.

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London Thames Gateway Dance Partnership

Addressing the effects of a changing built and social environment through dance Summary

Libraries case studies

Here you will find a collection of case studies demonstrating how local authorities are using libraries to improve the lives of their residents.

Islington heats up a borough-wide network

Islington Council aims to set up a borough-wide heat network that could potentially reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent.

Howe Dell leads the way in building an eco-school with heat pumps

In 2007, after many years of development, the new Howe Dell School building opened its doors. Built as part of a bigger development - that included housing, a community centre and other facilities.

Hydropower plant wins awards in Settle

A multi-award winning hydropower plant has been built on the River Ribble.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Householders taken to court for mortgage arrears need ongoing support to resolve their debt and money problems. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has stepped in to fill a gap in provision for such support.