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Curious Minds is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive, Derri Burdon, has been invited to join the newly established independent Commission on Culture and Local Government.
Derri has also recently taken on the role of Co-chair of the Cultural Learning Association (CLA) Strategy Group - demonstrating her strong commitment to speak up for culture and ensure the North's cultural education sector is represented on national strategic bodies.The Commission on Culture and Local Government has been established by the Local Government Association (LGA) and will be chaired by Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey. It brings together 15 expert members from national, regional and local organisations, who will together explore the unique role of council funded and supported culture in contributing to economic growth and addressing inequalities in communities across the country. In particular, it will seek to demonstrate the important contribution local council funded culture can make to the Levelling Up agenda and our recovery from COVID-19.
The Commission will publish a report in December 2022, outlining a vision for the future of council funded and supported culture in the context of place.
Councils are the biggest public funders of culture, spending over £1 billion a year in England alone. This includes 3,000 libraries, 350 museums, 116 theatres, and numerous castles, amusement parks, monuments, historic buildings and heritage sites. During the pandemic, people turned to culture for solace and connection. Local cultural services such as libraries, museums, theatres and arts centres reached out to communities in lockdown to address isolation, support mental wellbeing and provide educational opportunity.
As we move towards recovery, these important community services remain vital, but are under pressure. The role that councils and local cultural organisations play in our national cultural life is not always recognised at a national level; where funding is often fragmented and project based, creating problems around sustainability.
Call for Case Studies
As part of it's exploration, the Commission will seek evidence from a wide range of cultural services, organisations and practitioners and hold a series of four evidence sessions between April and July 2022. You can provide a case study using the case study template at the link below, and email it to cts@local.gov.uk.Please use one of the themes below to structure your case study and make sure to refer to the Culture Commission in the subject line or email copy.
- Economic recovery
- Social mobility
- Health Inequalities
- Place
Spread the word
Share the following suggested Tweet to raise awareness of the Commission and it's work and help make sure the North is well represented in the case studies it receives.The LGA's #CultureCommission will explore the role of councils in culture, and the incredible work of local cultural services. Support their work by sharing a case study of your experiences of working in local culture. Visit @LGAcomms's website: https://www.local.gov.uk/topics/culture-tourism-leisure-and-sport/commission-culture-and-local-government
