Case studies

GoCA was made up of representatives from local community groups in Govanhill and was held accountable for its spend by the local community. The group was supported by Oxfam's UK Poverty Programme in Scotland, which helped facilitate the participatory budgeting process and bridged the perceived gap between public sector workers and GoCA members.

Investing in Weston town centre.

The Open University ‘Healthy Homes' research project was commissioned in 2014 by the Public Health and Regeneration teams in Milton Keynes Council as part of the evaluation of the Lakes Estate refurbishment programme for council owned properties.

Using local knowledge to identify development sites

The Council re-negotiated the s106 agreement with the developer in 2011 in order to unlock the development, which had stalled due to the economic downturn.

Partnership Working Rushcliffe Borough Council is working with Barratt, Metropolitan Housing Trust and the Homes and Communities Agency to deliver housing and regeneration in Cotgrave, Notts.

Following previous regeneration work Milton Keynes Council residents reported health, financial and other benefits.

Summary Local authorities and third-sector organisations in South Staffordshire have come together to provide housing aids and adaptations to help people live independently at home. Streamlining applications, assessments and provision has resulted in a reduction in costs of 40 per cent and huge cuts in waiting times.

Summary As part of its financial inclusion strategy, Leeds City Council has developed programmes on financial capability. These include work with young children, as well as programmes for primary schools and older children. Financial capability training is also given to council staff by the Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB).