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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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Reorientation of services, functions and collaborations - Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

At the end of March 2020, early into the pandemic, Gateshead Council formed a Covid Economic Response Group, with workstreams on people, businesses, capital projects, stakeholders, and innovation.

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Replacement of council fleet vehicles with zero emission versions

The following is an anonymous blog on how a council is considering and planning the replacement of council fleet vehicles to work toward net zero.

Reporting abuse and establishing productive relationships with the police

Durham Council and the local police work collaboratively together to protect councillors from abuse and harassment.

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Reshaping the market for extra care sheltered housing and supported living - Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council has invested in developing good relationships with supported housing providers which have resulted in progressive conversations about meeting needs differently. This forms part of our adult social care markets and commissioning resource.

Respect for All: offering counselling and therapy for children, young people and adults across Greater Manchester

This case study forms part of the What Good Looks Like report on people with a learning disability and autistic people. This co-produced report was commissioned from the Building the Right Support Advisory Group, as part of the wider action plan developed by the Building the Right Support Delivery Board. It has been supported by Partners in Care and Health.

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Responding more effectively to domestic abuse

In 2014 Leicester City Council led on developing a partnership with Leicester University Business School to assess whether getting independent support in quickly in tandem with the police response, made a positive impact for people who had been repeated victims of domestic abuse. The bid was successful and led to a positive project, delivered between 2014-2016. The bid was successful and led to a very positive project, delivered 2014-2016.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: Blackpool Council

An interview with Dr Arif Rajpura, Director of Public Health, Blackpool council.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: Cornwall Council

An interview with Rachel Wigglesworth, Director of Public Health, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Responding to cost of living challenges: Leicester

An interview with Professor Ivan Browne, Director of Public Health, Leicester City Council.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: Lincolnshire

An interview with Director of Public Health (Greater Lincolnshire) Professor Derek Ward

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