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 2025 Stockport’s Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) team celebrated 11 years of service, during which they have successfully supported 375 young parents, focusing on first-time parents under 21, with priority given to the most vulnerable, including care leavers.
Since 2017, the Family Nurse Partnership team in Norfolk have developed and supported a teenage parent pathway. Every young mum-to-be aged 19 and under at conception is eligible for an enhanced service and is offered either Family Nurse Partnership or Teenage Parent Programme.
Leaders in Swindon identified a need to better engage with young fathers to help build their capacity as parents to provide safe, nurturing care for their babies. The FNP supervisor developed a service model based on theories, practice and implementation underpinning FNP, working alongside a fathers worker and the FNP National Unit.
In 2010, the youth services in Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) faced budget reductions following the Government’s austerity measures, which impacted the availability of suitable youth services for young people
The Community Wellbeing Hub created by Bath & North East Somerset Council, HCRG Care Group (formerly Virgin Care), the 3SG and other third sector partners in March 2020, and has won recognition for its services in the annual Municipal Journal Awards.
Worcester City Council has achieved its ambition to become an excellent local leader in equality, diversity and inclusion, through a comprehensive Strategy which was built from the LGA framework for EDI. Councillors set officers the challenge to raise the council’s performance in this area and senior leaders have personally championed many initiatives throughout the three years of the Strategy’s delivery. We have been bold, positive and persistent. Inclusive practice is now demonstrably embedded at all levels in the council. We have earned the trust of local communities and partner organisations through our track record of delivery.
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (GCSP) service, a partnership between South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City councils, has embarked on a journey to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its planning consultation processes.
Hillingdon Council explored the development of family hubs to bring together a support network for children, young people and families. Hillingdon self-funded its family hubs as the location was not a government funded family hub area, yet the council recognised the value of service delivery in this way. By focusing on collaboration across sectors and a flexible, community-driven approach we were able to develop a model that meets diverse needs and maximises existing community resources.