Case studies

A dedicated commercial team within Liverpool City Council’s cultural service has generated more than £6 million in cash and in-kind support in four years.

Region: Central Theme: Regeneration, Integrated Public Services, Housing (in OPE)

Region: North West, West Midlands Theme: Health and Social Care (in OPE), Regeneration The challenge The Lancashire OPE Partnership is faced with the challenge of providing better services against a background of public and health sector reform, whilst improving the satisfaction of their growing communities.

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

The planning system is vital for shaping the future growth of our society. Where it works well, it is one of the best tools that we have to unlock economic growth and to deliver the homes and jobs that are needed in our towns and cities.

Bringing together seven local authorities, one local enterprise partnership and a number of delivery organisations under the umbrella of a single combined authority throws up many challenges. Find out how the Combined Authority overcame these issues to put strong governance in place.

South Staffordshire Council works to build sustainability within the organisation and embed a continuous improvement culture focused on efficiency savings and innovative design solutions.

The following case studies highlight the approach taken and issues faced by LPAs which have designated a Neighbourhood Area or Neighbourhood Forum. Further case studies are planned following the series of PAS neighbourhood planning workshops.

Norwich City Council was set a target in 2009 of achieving a start on site for at least 100 affordable dwellings by 31 March 2011.

The Finningley and Rossington Regeneration Route Scheme is a three-mile long major highway infrastructure project connecting south east Doncaster directly to the principal transport network. It will bring a potential £1.7bn of investment into the area. Find out how the council worked in partnership with other agencies to deliver the project