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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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DePoLARiZE (Delivering Port of Liverpool-Associated Road freight Zero Emissions)

The project aimed to identify potential practical measures for decarbonising freight traffic and to convene relevant stakeholders in transforming freight mobilities to and from the Port of Liverpool, so as to kickstart an ongoing process for collaborative and effective action on this challenging issue.

Denbighshire County Council: Tackling climate and ecological change in decision making

Denbighshire County Council has changed its Constitution to ensure all decisions made have regard for tackling climate and ecological change.

Demand management - Case studies - Coventry City Council: Meeting resourcing challenges by managing demand over the longer term

In 2011 Coventry City Council worked with users of special educational needs transport to manage demand, this was one of the earliest and well-known local government examples.

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Delivering Worthing Public Realm Improvements through the Adur and Worthing Growth Programme

The Worthing Public Realm Improvements programme forms part of the Adur and Worthing Growth Programme. It aims to enhance the public realm by improving accessibility in public spaces in Worthing and developing transport infrastructure to improve connectivity between the town and its regeneration sites to deliver economic growth and support businesses in the area.

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Delivering the first passivhaus homes in Mansfield

Mansfield District Council have a clear political aspiration to take action to address the climate emergency through our house building programme. Hence the driver to deliver, and learn from a pilot passivhaus scheme.

Delivering the Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme through the Mid Sussex Growth Programme

The Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme is a new ambitious project developed through a partnership between Mid Sussex District Council and West Sussex County Council to transform Burgess Hill into a 21st century sustainable town with improved transport and highways infrastructure. It also aims to create opportunities for economic growth through new jobs and the delivery of residential and commercial development.

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Delivering on-street residential charge points to address air quality issues

Portsmouth City Council tackles our role in addressing the air quality priorities head on. Through the provision of innovative and accessible charging infrastructure, residents are encouraged to shift towards owning electric vehicles, leading to a reduction in conventional petrol and diesel vehicles and resulting in a reduction in air pollution within the city.

Delivering new homes: Norfolk Park Green Homes

This case study outlines how Sheffield City Council project-managed their award-winning energy efficent development, Norfolk Park green homes.

Delivering modern services for local people in Brent

The Brent Partnership brings together four partners, with the aim of delivering private and affordable housing, sharing teaching space, and improving hospital and university services and facilities.

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