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.
Best Start Family Hub – Tudor Way is a key part of Worcestershire’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs programme, providing accessible, coordinated support for families with children aged 0–19 (or up to 25 for young people with SEND). Located in the Dines Green area of Worcester, the hub offers a welcoming, non stigmatising space where families can access help early, develop skills and confidence, and connect with services in their local community.
Across the UK, local government is stepping up to tackle the climate emergency. Councils are facing growing challenges across the country and need practical ways to make real change.
Halton Family Hubs introduced monthly Baby Showers towards the end of 2023 as an innovative approach to supporting families during pregnancy and early parenthood. The initiative aims to simplify how families access information, advice, and support at a time that can often feel overwhelming.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has transformed its traditional youth funding approach by introducing a young people-led grant model over the past two years. Previously, funding was repeatedly awarded to the same organisations with limited innovation or strategic alignment. A £55,000 fund was redesigned to prioritise grassroots initiatives, embed youth voice, and ensure sustainability. Young people were given 51 per cent of voting rights in funding decisions, supported by structured youth voice systems and training in decision-making.
North East Lincolnshire developed a volunteer programme to strengthen Best Start Family Hubs through peer support and community capacity. Building on Sure Start learning, the aim was to increase engagement, support early intervention, and create pathways into employment for local residents.
Lincolnshire has implemented a co-located speech and language drop-in model across Family Hubs to support prevention, early identification and intervention for children’s communication needs.
This case study explores how BCP Council prepared for day one of its creation, including the establishment of a transformation programme that addressed inherited legacy technology, built new organisational skills and capabilities, and used programme management and governance to enable effective, sustained change across the council.
The City of Wolverhampton Council's public health team has strengthened school-age immunisation uptake through partnership working with the School Age Immunisation Service.