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.
Stoke-on-Trent is world-famous for its pottery, and a creative project using clay has helped to build a cohesive community in a newly regenerated part of the city.
How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities?
Councillor Bob Price of Oxford City Council shares his thoughts.
How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities?
Councillor Ross Willmott of Leicester City Council shares his thoughts.
How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities?
Councillor Mike Hill of Kent County Council shares his thoughts.
How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities?
Councillor Sonja Crisp of City of York Council shares her thoughts.
A dedicated commercial team within Liverpool City Council’s cultural service has generated more than £6 million in cash and in-kind support in four years.
When Storm Desmond hit the North of England in 2015 it flooded around 100 properties in Wyre. Senior Communications Officer Stephanie Collinson explains how the council delivered much needed communications support to a community in crisis.
With a reduction in staffing numbers and budget over the past five years, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s communications team needed to find a way of delivering an outstanding service despite more limited resources. Corporate communications manager Alex Mills explains what they did.
With pregnancy smoking rates showing a slight increase in 2014/2015 Hertfordshire County Council’s Public Health Service wanted to encourage pregnant smokers to quit for good. Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer Jo Necchi explains what they did.