Case studies

The Reading Abbey Revealed project and the creation of the Abbey Quarter is Reading’s most ambitious heritage project for a decade.

The idea of reading to a dog originated in America. Alison Tutill had seen some research carried out by BookTrust and thought it would be something we could offer in libraries.

Worcestershire’s community grant programme has enabled hyperlocal projects aimed at increasing levels of physical activity for women and girls to be developed.

How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Polly Hamilton, Assistant Director, Culture, Sport and Tourism, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council shares her thoughts.

How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Councillor Bob Price of Oxford City Council shares his thoughts.

How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s public health priorities? Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health, Oldham Council, shares his thoughts.

How can officers help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their city region? Claire McColgan, Director, Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council, shares her thoughts.

How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Councillor Ross Willmott of Leicester City Council shares his thoughts.

How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Councillor Mike Hill of Kent County Council shares his thoughts.

How can councillors help to position the arts, culture and heritage within their council’s priorities? Councillor Sonja Crisp of City of York Council shares her thoughts.