Case studies

With official figures for England and Wales revealing that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, Camden Council decided to create the ‘know you’re not alone’ campaign to raise awareness and help their communities access vital support services. Communications Lead Lorna Gott explains what they did and the important role that video played in delivering their message.

Faced with the task of breathing new life into their intranet, Devon County Council decided to take the bold step of integrating it into their public website. Internal Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager Paula Miles explains why they did it and why early indications suggests it could be the solution to a more open, transparent and collaborative way of working.

Tasked with reducing its social services budget by millions of pounds over four years, Harrow Council wanted to expand its My Community ePurse (MCeP) personal budget management solution.

With budgets squeezed and stability in the workforce recognised as contributing to improved services and better outcomes for children, North Yorkshire County Council has concentrated on developing a strong, permanent workforce capable of delivering the best results for children.

Staffordshire Council is developing effective ways to identify pre-school children sufficiently early and to engage their families with effective support, inspiration and practical help.

Coventry City Council is ambitious about improving services for residents in the context of reducing budgets and growing demand for services.

Northumberland County Council – supporting community-led housing Innovation topic: Community land trusts supported by the local authority

Gedling Borough Council – delivering homes on smaller sites Innovation topic: Pro-growth local authority collaboration with developers on small sites

This is the fourth case study from the report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), supported by the LGA, which sets out examples of local authority innovation in initiatives currently being undertaken across the country, covering both urban and rural areas and working in the face of a range of housing challenges.

Plymouth City Council – supporting access to home-ownership Innovation topic: Investment in new flexible, affordable housing products