Case studies

To provide more choices of accommodation for our senior residents Central Bedfordshire Council developed a strategic vision to meet the accommodation needs of older people by building a substantial number of independent living apartments.

This review of lessons learned summarises the particular points to consider when looking at governance and performance management of commercial activity within councils.

Middlesbrough Council noted the challenging environments and high-pressure decision-making requirements of the councillor role and decided to provide councillors with tools to support their wellbeing, including a tailored forum for councillors to raise concerns and access to 1-2-1 support and the council's staff wellbeing offer.

Spelthorne Borough Council provides grant funding to Citizens Advice Runnymede & Spelthorne (CARS) for a Core Advice Service and dedicated Spelthorne case worker.

Using engineering and designing infrastructure as way to prevent suicide. This case study was done jointly with the National Suicide Prevention Alliance and forms part of our suicide prevention resource.

Darren Knowd from Durham County Council and Caroline High from Believe Housing explain what 'good work' means to them and what can be done to support it at a local level.

Ravi Badat from Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Chris Smallwood from Anchor Removals explain what 'good work' means to them and what can be done to support it at a local level.

Brodie Turner and Ruth Hitchings from Lambeth Council and Elle Moss from Drew + Rose explain what 'good work' means to them and what can be done to support it at a local level.

Caroline Preston from North of Tyne Combined Authority and Holly Shiel-Redfern from Explain Market Research discuss what 'good work' means to them and what can be done to support it at a local level.

This case study describes the process of resurrecting the Early Years and Childcare Strategy in Rutland.  The process was supported by the LGA (funded by the DFE), and it engaged a total of 12 LAs in a process to support the best coordination of services, legal compliance and improved outcomes for children and families.