Case studies

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.

In January 2021 the Apricot Centre carried out a study that highlighted a huge skills deficit in Regenerative Systems, holding back farmers, growers, and food systems workers from transitioning to regenerative farming methods. Devon County Council supported the Apricot Centre to deliver a pilot training programme, helping local businesses to develop the required skills and to create new jobs in the sector.

Using engineering and designing infrastructure as way to prevent suicide. This case study was done jointly with the National Suicide Prevention Alliance and forms part of our suicide prevention resource.

Region: North West, West Midlands Theme: Housing (in OPE), Blue Lights

Region: North West, West Midlands Theme: Housing (in OPE) The challenge Oswestry is the second biggest market town within Shropshire but suffers from a lack of development from the private sectors due to a number of constraints posed by physical factors such as flood risk and access. 

The Griffin regeneration area in Blackburn is benefiting from £670,000 from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) Land Release Fund, which is managed by the One Public Estate (OPE) programme, to carry out new highways access and land remediation work which will accelerate the release of land for 140 new family homes and help regenerate the local area.

Bristol Plays Music, the city’s music education hub, is developing a range of opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Developing a suite of zero carbon specifications for refurbishing the council’s current properties and building new ones.

Staffordshire’s Great War commemorations are bringing the momentous events of this period to life through events, exhibitions and activities.