Case studies

Local authorities have a vital role in leading local communities during this economic downturn. A strategic and joined-up approach with partners should recognise the links between housing, the local economy and local asset management. This is in order to help local residents left exposed by the recession.

The London Borough of Lewisham has developed a new local assembly model. It broke new ground in deciding on the model itself. A mayor's commission enabled all political parties to buy in to the new model.

Beacon status is granted to local authorities that demonstrate a clear vision, excellent services and a willingness to innovate within a theme.

A case study from Sheffield City Council looking at how they approached the refurbishment of a 1950s built housing estate. Summary Park Hill was built in 1957 and took four years to complete. It's a large estate compromising of 995 units, all of which were council owned.

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham This article is the first in a series that will follow the progress made by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham towards a new, borough-wide neighbourhood management (NM) service.

With Rina Singh, Deputy Chief Executive, South Somerset District Council.

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

Background

South Somerset District Council has a history of successful community engagement and has achieved national recognition through the Beacon Scheme.

Sheffield City Council wants to make the regeneration of the estates at Scowerdons, Weakland and Newstead (SWaN) as successful as possible. We know that this will be a long and complicated process that will cause some level of disturbance for everyone affected. We will work hard to minimise the disruption wherever possible.