13 May 2013
Following a successful leadership academy held in February 2013, the LGA and Sport England are pleased to be able to offer another two-day programme to assist councillors lead transformational change in their sport and leisure services.
20 May 2013
Read Councillor Flick Rea, Chair of the Local Government Association's Culture, Tourism and Sport Board's, response to reports that councils spent £6 million on hosting the 2012 Olympic Torch relay.
16 May 2013
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has recently released a report which analyses the social
impact of the Big Lunch since its launch in 2009, writes Sir Tim Smit, Co-founder of the Big Lunch and the Eden Project.
01 May 2013
The DCMS has published the e-Lending review, which includes information on how council libraries can play their part in the digital revolution. The LGA's Future Libraries programme has been working with libraries to gather good practice in the use of digital technology.
25 April 2013
The rural Northumberland town of Rothbury is set to become one of the first areas in the UK to access super-fast fibre broadband, meanwhile the LGA continues to support councils and urge Government to ensure state aid issues for the urban programme are resolved swiftly.
Support for tourism infrastructure is vital, and investment in culture is a proven regeneration tool.
A vibrant local sports scene improves public health, economic development and community cohesion. We are helping councils build a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
If you have any queries or would like further information about our work is this area please contact:
Laura Caton
Email: laura.caton@local.gov.uk
Culture, Tourism and Sport Board
The CTS Board engages with and helps develop a thorough understanding of councils' priorities in relation to this programme area.
This free one-day member seminar will offer delegates a unique opportunity to hear good practice and discuss the challenges and opportunities presented in their councils.
Cllr Flick Rea invites you to a free event for portfolio holders responsible for heritage, and heritage champions. It aims to help advocate for the contribution heritage can make to council priorities and will involve sharing good practice and the skills needed to promote heritage in difficult financial times.
20 May 2013
Cllr Flick Rea, Chair of the Local Government Association's Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, responds to reports that councils spent £6 million on hosting the Olympic Torch relay.
16 May 2013
Establishing itself as the cultural capital of Lincolnshire has helped strengthen the tourism economy in the coastal district of East Lindsey, writes Councillor Doreen Stephenson.
16 May 2013
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has recently released a report which analyses the social impact of the Big Lunch since its launch in 2009, writes Sir Tim Smit, Co-founder of the Big Lunch and the Eden Project.
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