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Culture, tourism and sport
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.
We are achieving greater devolution for local government:
- lobbying for councillors to have a strong role in live music licensing
- representing councils' interests in the transfer of responsibilities from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council to the Arts Council and The National Archives
- advocating for councils' and local enterprise partnerships' lead role in the visitor economy
- developing and lobbying for a more local approach to community sport
- lobbying for councils to play a leading role in forming local museum partnerships.
We are helping councils tackle their challenges through:
- securing continued support for the Future Libraries Programme
- helping councils to play their part in hosting an exciting and safe 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games that delivers wider benefits for the whole country
- supporting councils who are pioneering new and more efficient ways of delivering heritage services and share the lessons widely
- promoting digital inclusion and supporting the superfast broadband pilot areas.
In this section:
Britain's archaic library laws need reform – LGA
4 February 2012
Britain's archaic library laws risk stifling reform and limiting vital services for the poorest members of society, council leaders are warning on National Libraries Day.
LGA responds to BBC U-turn on radio cuts
Responding to BBC plans to reassess its proposed cuts to local radio, Councillor Chris White, Chair of the LGA's Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, said: "Councils had grave concerns about these proposals. Local radio plays a key role in how councils manage an emergency and the BBC regularly sits on resilience planning panels."
Royal street party fever grips the nation
Royal street party fever looks set to sweep the nation again this summer as revellers start planning for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The number of street parties planned for the June weekend, which includes the annual Big Lunch, looks set to surpass the total for last year's Royal Wedding.
Libraries Development Initiative
The Libraries Development Initiative was developed in partnership with the LGA, and will support around 10 projects for one year, from March 2012 until March 2013, with a maximum award of £20,000 per project.
National Plan for Music Education
The plan involves moving away from funding music education via ring-fenced grants to councils to funding on a 'per pupil' basis allocated to 'music education hubs' administered by the Arts Council England (ACE).
See also:
Library closures: Culture, Media and Sport Committee inquiry
Read the LGA response to the CMS Committee inquiry (19 January 2012)
Culture, tourism and sport e-bulletin
Latest news and views from the arenas of culture, tourism and sport.
Free libraries seminar:
29 February, Leeds
This seminar will share learning and help councillors responsible for library services in their areas.
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the February 2012 update.
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.
Library Change Programme Community of Practice
The London Library Change Programme (LLCP) supported London councils in finding new models of public library service delivery that will achieve budget savings and improved efficiency. The programme has now ended but useful learning and tools came out of it which can help councils nationwide to improve delivery of their library and broader cultural services. All councils can access the tools and re-useable products via the LLCP Community of Practice which can be found at the link below.
LLCP CoP (registration/sign in required)
Related publications and events:
LGA/CLOA culture, tourism and sport annual conference 7-8 March 2012
7 March 2012
With the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Diamond Jubilee, Cultural Olympiad and countless local activities and celebrations, 2012 is going to be a huge year for local culture, tourism and sport services.
The role of culture and sport in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
A new publication from The National Culture Forum and the Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) details the latest case studies on how culture and sport is helping to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
Taking the lead – self-regulation and improvement in culture, tourism and sport
FREE
21 November 2011
This leaflet sets out how the LGA is supporting members and officers to lead self-regulation and improvement in the culture, tourism and sport sector.
