Arts Council England and local government have a golden opportunity to work together on a truly collaborative approach to culture, writes Paul Bristow, ACE's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Place Policy.
Devolution within England has been significant. The advent of a new tier of government – the combined authority – and new institutions like elected mayors has transformed the political and policy landscape. The pace of change could well increase in the next parliament.
The government’s Levelling Up White Paper set an aspiration for all areas of England to have the highest level of devolution should that be wanted, while Gordon Brown’s review for the opposition recommended further powers to be devolved to elected mayors and to local government.
Devolution has already impacted culture. Alongside local government’s ongoing support, mayoral combined authorities have sought to provide a strategic framework for local development...Keep reading on Local Government Association.
Devolution within England has been significant. The advent of a new tier of government – the combined authority – and new institutions like elected mayors has transformed the political and policy landscape. The pace of change could well increase in the next parliament.
The government’s Levelling Up White Paper set an aspiration for all areas of England to have the highest level of devolution should that be wanted, while Gordon Brown’s review for the opposition recommended further powers to be devolved to elected mayors and to local government.
Devolution has already impacted culture. Alongside local government’s ongoing support, mayoral combined authorities have sought to provide a strategic framework for local development...Keep reading on Local Government Association.