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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Developing new social housing with no housing revenue account: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Building a city centre housing development including retail units to contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Redhill, Surrey.

Third sector partnership for empty homes: Leeds City Council

Using close working relationships with community led and third sector organisations to renovate empty homes, increasing the delivery of affordable housing.

Working with Registered Providers to deliver affordable homes: City of York Council

Delivering greater numbers of affordable homes at scale through partnership working, through using council owned land, in a way that leaves new affordable homes less at risk of being lost through Right to Buy.

Lancashire County Council – A strategic approach to deploying AI in transport

Lancashire County Counc is modernising its transport services through its Future Mobility Platform (FMP) programme, which uses technologies such as AI. The programme of work aims make better use of the transport network, reduce congestion, and minimise the impacts of disruptions and incidents.

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Council House Building Programme: Wiltshire Council

Addressing housing shortages, by launching a Council House Building Programme (CHBP) to increase affordable housing stock through a combination of land-led new builds, acquisitions, and regeneration projects.

Transforming Lives Through Sport: The Dallaglio RugbyWorks Intervention Programme

Dallaglio RugbyWorks is a charity, it delivers a programme using sports as an intervention for young people disengaged from education. It works with schools and uses a place-based approach working with Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provision settings and in areas with high levels of deprivation and youth crime.

Affordable Housing Programme: Broxtowe Borough Council

By prioritising direct housebuilding, acquisition of former council homes, partnerships with private landlords, and redevelopment of under-utilised sites, Broxtowe has delivered sustainable, high-quality housing solutions.

Affordable Housing Proactive Enabling Programme: Cornwall Council

There is a significant shortage of affordable housing in Cornwall, and the Affordable Housing Team is dedicated to addressing this need. With strong support, they’ve been helping towns and parishes develop their own affordable housing schemes.

Direct Delivery: Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council is building 1,200 affordable homes over five years using its Housing Revenue Account, borrowing capacity, and Right to Buy receipts, on brownfield sites from asset rationalisation and facility closures.