In just twelve months, Leicestershire County Council implemented substantial service improvements to achieve the Level 3 Equality Standard.Using an innovative programme of Positive Action methods, team engagement and member training, it has effectively embedded Equality and Diversity into the culture of the organisation.

Northamptonshire Area Procurement Service (NAPS) is a shared procurement team established in November 2008 between six borough and district councils and hosted by Northampton Borough Council.

An innovative community venture has enabled Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) to improve services by generating significant savings, reducing fire-related incidents and increasing safety whilst forging, and sustaining, strong relations within the Cotmanhay area.

The East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) has been formed by Local Authorities in the East Midlands to improve the delivery of property services to their communities. empa is tasked with providing best practice and efficiency savings to the local authorities for construction and related services. As at October 2009 twenty-eight East Midlands local authorities are members of empa.