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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Supporting housing and growth: Case study guide

This collection of case studies highlights how councils are taking action to unlock growth and get housing developments moving

Housing and planning

Housing development in partnerships

22 Dec 2016

Norwich City Council: Meeting the deadline for new affordable homes

Norwich City Council was set a target in 2009 of achieving a start on site for at least 100 affordable dwellings by 31 March 2011.

Housing and planning

Providing affordable housing

Housing development in partnerships

Housing in non-metropolitan and rural councils

15 Dec 2016

Case studies

Supporting housing and growth: Case study guide

Norwich City Council: Meeting the deadline for new affordable homes

Mansfield District Council: A flexible approach to social housing investment

Ipswich Borough Council & Suffolk County Council: Using local knowledge to identify development sites

Rugby Borough Council: Working with partners to accelerate development

Case studies

Supporting housing and growth: Case study guide

Norwich City Council: Meeting the deadline for new affordable homes

Mansfield District Council: A flexible approach to social housing investment

Ipswich Borough Council & Suffolk County Council: Using local knowledge to identify development sites

Rugby Borough Council: Working with partners to accelerate development

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