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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
Read the LGA response to the CMS Committee inquiry (19 January 2012)
Latest news and views from the arenas of culture, tourism and sport.
This seminar will share learning and help councillors responsible for library services in their areas.
Read the February 2012 update.
The CTS Board engages with and helps develop a thorough understanding of councils' priorities in relation to this programme area.
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)
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.
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.