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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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Housing | Stockport Investing in Communities

Region: North West, West Midlands Theme: Integrated Public Services

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27 Mar 2017

Liverpool City Region One Public Estate Board: Allerton Police & Fire Station

Redeveloping the historic Allerton Road Fire and Police Station to deliver 47 new homes focused on affordability and shared ownership in South Liverpool.

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03 Sep 2021

Liverpool City Region: Liverpool Knowledge Quarter

Liverpool City Centre master planning is driving change for the city.

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21 Aug 2020

North East Lincolnshire Council: tackling county lines head-on

North East Lincolnshire Council set up a partnership board to tackle county lines drug-dealing two years ago. The move has prompted a series of new initiatives, including the appointment of a link worker, training for health staff and projects to support victims. This case study is an example of how councils are tackling youth violence.

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04 Mar 2019

Rural response - Shropshire Council

The COVID-19 economic taskforce has focused on bringing partnerships together to deliver SC’s pandemic response.

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20 May 2021

Social Housing Regeneration – Stage One: Feasibility (Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council)

Exploring how improving the built environment can help address inequalities in an area of high deprivation.

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28 Jul 2022

Staffordshire OPE Steering Group: Codsall Community Hub

Joint investment in South Staffordshire’s headquarters enabling co-location of local services and specialist teams across the public, health, private and voluntary sectors.

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01 Nov 2022

Use e-Auctions for appropriate services - case study

Service area: Procurement, capital and assets Savings: In excess of £20 million Partnership name: Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands (IEWM) Local authorities involved: West Midlands authorities

19 Dec 2016

Warwickshire County Council: public health transformation six years on

This case study shows the excellent work that public health in local government is doing to commission for quality and best value across all areas.

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21 Mar 2019

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Cost of living hub

Councils and local partners have delivered remarkable services and support to protect their residents against higher costs, targeting help at those facing the most complex challenges. This hub is designed to share best practice and help councils support their residents through this difficult time.

Further local government innovation

Further examples of local government innovation can be found via the Welsh Local Government Association, the Scottish Local Government Innovation Exchange and through COSLA’s (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’) Excellence Awards website, COSLA’s main database of innovative projects.