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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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Using a SportPlus approach to improve support and outcomes for young people in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System

The £5 million Ministry of Justice programme (2022) used sport to enhance positive outcomes for vulnerable young people in the context of youth crime.

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St Helens Council’s safe transport home project

St Helen's council, in collaboration with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Merseyside bid into the fifth round of the Government's Safer Streets Fund to fund projects designed to make women safer in the night-time economy. The bid was successful and the funding will be used to increase the safety of women as they travel at night, particularly around taxi ranks.

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Portsmouth City Council: Large Panel System case study

This case study explores how Portsmouth City Council were able to deliver the demolition of Horatia House and Leamington House, which were two 18-storey blocks constructed using Large Panel Systems.

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Rugby Borough Council: Large Panel Systems case study

This case study explores how Rugby Borough Council were able to deliver the demolition and re-development of five 11-story tower blocks that were all constructed using Large Panel Systems (LPS).

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council: Large Panel Systems case study

This case study explores how Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council were able retain their two remaining tower blocks that were constructed using Large Panel Systems (LPS). The council’s strong internal high-rise building safety team and engagement with external industry experts have led to the council managing and retaining the two remaining LPS tower blocks rather than pursuing demolition.

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Southwark Council: Large Panel Systems case study

A case study focusing on how Southwark Council took action on four Large Panel System buildings in their estate, and ensured residents were engaged and informed throughout this process.

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Leicester City Council Large Panel Systems: case study

This case study explores how Leicester City Council were able to deliver an effective ‘de-build’ solution to Goscote House, a tower block that was constructed using a Large Panel Systems (LPS).

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Manchester City Council: Security and licensing

Following the tragic Manchester Arena terror attack in 2017, at which 22 people lost their lives, Manchester City Council proactively took steps to embed the principles of Martyn’s Law within the existing licensing framework to enhance and promote public safety in places and spaces where licensable activities take place in Manchester.

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Southwark Council: Through Her Eyes campaign

Through Her Eyes is Southwark Council’s campaign tackling misogyny. Centred on a highly impactful video, the campaign encourages men and boys to challenge their own attitudes and behaviour, and that of others. This was distilled into the one key campaign message - 'see it, stop it'.

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Celebrating identity and supporting community cohesion in Luton

In a community as diverse as Luton, understanding cultural identity can be challenging, especially when there are those who seek to undermine community cohesion through a narrowing of that identity.

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