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.
By prioritising direct housebuilding, acquisition of former council homes, partnerships with private landlords, and redevelopment of under-utilised sites, Broxtowe has delivered sustainable, high-quality housing solutions.
There is a significant shortage of affordable housing in Cornwall, and the Affordable Housing Team is dedicated to addressing this need. With strong support, they’ve been helping towns and parishes develop their own affordable housing schemes.
Leeds City Council is building 1,200 affordable homes over five years using its Housing Revenue Account, borrowing capacity, and Right to Buy receipts, on brownfield sites from asset rationalisation and facility closures.
Leeds City Council partnered with Registered Providers to accelerate affordable housing through an adaptive programme, using ring-fenced land disposals and commuted sums. The Leonora House scheme exemplifies this approach, combining council land and commuted sums to tackle affordability and support social rent.
To support the LGA ‘Be A Councillor’ campaign, Tower Hamlets created a programme to increase awareness of the role of a local authority councillor and the different routes to participation. As recommended in an LGA Peer Review report, this work targeted people from under-represented groups in the borough, including women.
How partnership working can lead to the delivery of high quality affordable homes, with the highest environmental standards, for both council rent and shared ownership.
Redevelopment of the Bellamy Road estate to create a more inclusive, safer and sustainable community, with focus on more opportunity for children's recreational and physical activity.
Aiding residents to downsize their property into a more suitable home for their needs, therefore freeing up family-sized homes for homeless households.