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.
In 2023, Archives: Wigan & Leigh initiated a series of Reminiscence Workshops in local care homes. Thirteen one-hour long sessions have been run across four care homes to date, with between ten and fifteen participants attending each session.
Buckinghamshire Archives worked with the National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT) to make their internationally important archival collections relating to disability sports more accessible.
Northumberland Archives applied to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for a project to make manorial records more accessible to all and to help people use them both creatively and for research.
We wanted to make accessing evidence-based parenting support easier for parents. We wanted to run programmes in local communities and schools, which parents would find available on their doorstep.
Islington celebrated Local Democracy Week to give local citizens the opportunity to learn how they can be active in their community, understand the meaning of democracy and have a voice in local decision making.
The Amber Foundation provides young adults with the tools and guidance they need to overcome homelessness, find employment and build a positive future.
The Birmingham's Food Revolution is striving to create a fair, sustainable and prosperous food system and economy, where food options are nutritious, affordable and desirable so everyone can thrive.
Eco Rewards’ unique scheme offers rewards and incentives to promote greener travel, healthier lifestyle choices, and reduce carbon footprint, driving long-term behaviour change. Users can report their cycling, walking, and active travel journeys by scanning over 150 QR codes throughout Bracknell Forest with the app or self-reporting online.
Active Futures is a training programme designed to develop the skills of the early year’s workforce, ensuring that children engage in regular and developmentally appropriate physical activities. The programme aims to foster a culture of physical activity and empower early years settings to master appropriate active environments.
Active Together unlocked funding from Leicestershire County Council to support the Early Years physical activity agenda. The aim was to equip early years practitioners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to provide physical development opportunities for children in Early Years settings.