Innovation Programme
Our innovation work explores integrated models that may reduce waste, improve coordination and support measurable social outcomes. We begin with feasibility, partner mapping and evidence requirements before any pilot is considered.
How a future pilot could be evaluated
- Feasibility — partner mapping, needs analysis, and operational design
- Prototype — a proposed pilot with a defined scope and potential KPIs
- Evaluate — an independent review and impact reporting if delivery proceeds
- Scale — consider refinement or wider delivery only where evidence supports it
Innovation Spotlight: Unity House
Unity House is represented by a council-awarded six-session pilot in South Waltham Forest. It explores health promotion, low-cost nutrition, community connection, waste/reuse learning and voluntary resident feedback within the September 2026–March 2027 grant period. Any wider delivery would depend on appropriate partners, safeguarding, privacy, food-safety controls, waste controls and required approvals.
The award covers a controlled pilot, not an operating permanent centre, public waste service or full circular-economy hub. Any future expansion remains subject to partner fit, safeguards, permissions, budget and evidence.