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.
In recognition of its deep-rooted military heritage, Portsmouth City Council has developed a comprehensive, collaborative approach to supporting homeless veterans. With over 37,000 residents identifying as part of the Armed Forces community, around 18% of the city’s population, the council has embedded veteran support into its strategic planning and service delivery.
The Mandarin Mums session at the Isle of Dogs Family Hub is an innovative, culturally tailored initiative designed to support Mandarin-speaking families in the Southeast Locality of Tower Hamlets. This case study outlines the pressing need identified within the local community and details how the session effectively addressed these challenges, fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and empowerment.
Through our connections with primary care colleagues, we were asked to support local care homes with the delivery of physical activity for their residents.
As part of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Sport England Active Practice accreditation, which encourages GP surgeries to increase physical activity in both staff and patients, Active Together have worked with over 20 surgeries to deliver patient health walks.
Active Together sits on the Leicestershire Learning Disability Partnership Board, and in collaboration with its members, plus residents with learning disabilities, co-designed our first ’Easy Read’ Guide.
Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities. It is delivered at four forests including Chopwell Wood, Gateshead, and Thames Chase, London. It helps local communities improve their wellbeing by engaging with nature and physical activity. Forestry England has worked with Havering Council and Gateshead Council to help address local population health need, support the delivery of strategic priorities and connect more people with nature for their wellbeing.