Case studies

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.

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Unabridged version: Breathing Spaces Project, Bradford

The Breathing Spaces Project, Bradford www.prismyouthproject.org/ Delivery organisation Prism Youth Project Breathing Spaces at Prism City farm Funding Big Lottery Fund (BIG) programme (Ecominds), programme value £147,790

Unabridged version: Halton Walk Safe, Halton, Merseyside

Halton Walk Safe, Halton, Merseyside www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk/walkfinder/north-west/walk-safe Delivery organisation Groundwork Merseyside Funding Big Lottery Fund (BIG), programme value £47,924.00

Unabridged version: Green Shoots, New Cross, London

Green Shoots, New Cross, London www.greenshoots.me/welcome.htm Delivery organisation Green Shoots Funding New Cross Trust, programme value unknown

Face Up Emotional Resilience Programme, Harrow, London

Delivery organisation The Young Foundation in partnership with Harrow Metropolitan Police, Wealdstone Ant-Social Partnership team, Harrow Children's Services, Youth Offending Team, Ignite, and University of East London Funding Harrow Metropolitan Police, programme value £50,000

Unabridged version: Good Gym

Good Gym, Tower Hamlets, London www.thegoodgym.org/ Delivery organisation The Good Gym Funding Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust (PCT), less than £10,000

Unabridged version: Teapot Course

The Teapot Course, Norwich www.norfolklearningpartnership.com/site-section/189/1/case-study-teapot-course/ Delivery organisation Norwich Community Workshop and Norwich Castle Museum, as part of the Skills for Life course.

Unabridged version: Families Fit for Life, Knowsley

Families Fit for Life, Knowsley www.homestartknowsley.org.uk/#/families-fit-for-life/4529535662 Delivery organisation Homestart Knowsley and Knowsley Council Funding Big Lottery Fund (BIG) funding, programme value unknown

Riots: providing a public health perspective

There was a battery of instant analysis in the immediate aftermath of the riots in August, and central government peppered the airwaves with policy responses: evictions for people convicted of rioting, more help for so-called problem families, curfews and a strategy to tackle gang culture.

Physical activity

Welcome to our section on physical activity. Right here is where all the useful information on getting active, fit and taking part in exercise will appear.