Read about projects that have successfully changed their processes and/or developed a new approach to an existing problem, often working in partnership. These changes will have led to tangible service improvements and have had a positive impact on the target audience, whether internal or external.

This category stands apart from the other categories because it seeks to recognise innovative projects which as yet may not have evidence of results. Download examples of projects that are at a very early stage, but are already showing a sound basis for anticipating early and projected / potential successes.

Applications for this category reflect the key role that councils have in tackling health inequalities and improving health and wellbeing. Whilst improving the health of the general population is important, these projects are also about targeting interventions to decrease health inequalities. Applications may reflect work taking place in specific subject areas, or in terms of policy development.

Read about applications that have made clear and recognised improvements to the “human element” of service delivery by enhancing and enriching the lives of residents or other service users. These include examples of community engagement, effective partnership working and innovation. These projects demonstrate how the initiative is successful at providing outcomes within communities that make them better places in which to live and work.