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.
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.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council are transforming The Amelia Scott cultural hub into a centre of digital innovation, with a focus on enhancing visitor engagement and artifact preservation. They have placed artificial intelligence at the heart of their strategy.
To address low breast cancer screening rates in Dudley and Netherton, a mobile screening unit was relocated to a central location, and a targeted awareness campaign was co-produced with local women.
Supported by Calderdale’s ‘Short Breaks for Disabled Children’ initiative, a varied programme of sport and leisure activities enables SEND children, young people and adults to access and participate in a wide range of sport and leisure activities.