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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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West Sussex Council: looking out for children

West Sussex Council’s substance misuse service has set up a dedicated family team to help ensure the needs of children whose parents are under the care of the team are properly catered for.

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Telford and Wrekin Council: developing and helping to build recovery

Telford and Wrekin Council has been revamping its approach to substance misuse in recent years.

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On the edge of care: Keeping vulnerable young people safely in the community

Taking a child into care has a significant impact on them, their family and their community. Brent Council wanted to develop their support for children, young people and their families.

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Integrating health and social care: Croydon case study

This case study describes Croydon’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Integrating health and social care: Rotherham case study

This case study describes Rotherham’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Integrating health and social care: North East Lincolnshire case study

This case study describes North East Lincolnshire’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Integrating health and social care: Plymouth case study

This case study describes Plymouth’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Innovation in council housebuilding – Oxford

Oxford City Council has had an ambitious ongoing council housebuilding programme. This aimed to contribute to addressing the affordable housing crisis caused primarily by the buoyant local economy

Innovation in council housebuilding – Camden

In 2011, Camden Council developed its community investment programme (CIP) to support the delivery of funds to improve existing housing stock, invest in schools and community centres and build new housing (both new council housing and housing for sale).

Innovation in council housebuilding – North Kesteven

North Kesteven District Council adopted an ambitious programme of council housebuilding in the early/middle part of the decade.