Case studies

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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The introduction of car clubs into South Warwickshire

South Warwickshire is a large geographical area with isolated centres of population but with large rural areas and limited public transport options.

Replacement of council fleet vehicles with zero emission versions

The following is an anonymous blog on how a council is considering and planning the replacement of council fleet vehicles to work toward net zero.

Where to start on retrofit: A blog on the experiences of working at a County Council…

This blog covers some of a County Council's experiences, thoughts, and tips from their early stages of trying to tackle retrofit at a county-wide level and develop an action plan for the whole county.

Creating a 'green team' to engage with communities and businesses in Basingstoke and Deane

haped through public consultation and adopted in March 2021, the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy sets out how the council leads by example, enables and inspires change, and challenges and works with partners, businesses, communities and others to cut emissions across Basingstoke and Deane.

Northumberland County Council's retrofit action plan checklist

Northumberland County Council have drafted a retrofit action plan based on their learnings from the LGA Local Retrofit Action Planning (LRAP) training programme.

Our City, Our World – sustainability, climate change and environmental education in Brighton & Hove schools

Schools work to integrate sustainability into all areas of their curriculum, develop processes to support net zero, plan for outdoor learning and nature connection and provide opportunities for young people, their families and communities to tackle climate action.

Enfield Council using technology to measure climate ambitions and strategies

London Borough of Enfield partnered with digital technology company OnePlanet to collaborate and develop the company’s existing sustainability platform to support the council to achieve their climate action targets.

Boilers on Prescription in Worcestershire County Council

Working in partnership, Worcestershire County Council, Warwickshire County Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council collaborated on a heating system replacement programme following a successful bid for £325,000 from National Energy Action’s Warm and Healthy Homes Fund.

Worcestershire’s Decarbonisation Portal

Worcestershire County Council declared a climate emergency in July 2021. Under the council’s Sustainability Policy, the council has committed to not only reducing their own operational carbon footprint but also to support businesses and other Worcestershire organisations to improve their environmental performance too.

High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands Action Plan

This output is a reflective piece from the five technical briefings on the Local Retrofit Action Planning Course from a representative from High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands. This is a checklist that provides context and critical aspects to consider when delivering an action plan.