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.
Cornwall Council has developed an innovative new digital approach to managing its supported housing (adult social care and homelessness), extra care housing, young persons accommodation and care homes.
Calderdale Council are working with Crisis on a new approach to temporary accommodation through their Built for Zero pilot project. The data-led approach to temporary accommodation (TA) is changing the way of working and has resulted in a reduction of numbers of households in TA, as well as a reduction in council spend.
Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council’s journey towards low-energy homes began with the main goal of helping to lift residents out of fuel poverty and create energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly new homes.
Using partnership working to secure affordable housing for key workers, those on the council's housing register on a site which previously didn't have any.
Transforming an underused piece of land prone to anti-social behaviour into affordable housing with a local workforce, positively impacting the local labour market, as well as increasing housing supply.
Beech Hill housing regeneration scheme successfully delivered almost £26 million of investment in Halifax to bring a former derelict gateway site back into use.
Derby City Council has undertaken a significant initiative to purchase and remodel vacant student accommodation in the city with the objective of providing much needed affordable housing.
Utilising Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and energy efficient measures such as Air-Source heat Pumps (ASHP) to meet the varied housing needs of the local community.