Have your say on how Lancashire's cultural sector can work better together, strengthen its collective voice & develop effective partnerships

How can Lancashire's cultural sector work more effectively together, strengthen its collective voice and shape future decision making?

Lancashire has a rich and diverse cultural landscape, with a wide range of organisations, networks and partnerships supporting arts, heritage, tourism and creative activity across the county.

As Lancashire's local government and devolution arrangements evolve, there is an opportunity to consider how the cultural sector can be better connected, represented and supported, both locally and across Lancashire as a whole.

Lancashire County Council has commissioned AMION Consulting to undertake a Cultural Collaboration & Governance Review, exploring how organisations and partners can work together more effectively, where Lancashire-wide coordination could add value, and what future partnership and governance arrangements might look like.

We want to hear your views!

We are inviting stakeholders from across Lancashire to join an interactive workshop to share their experiences and help shape the review.

Together, we will explore:

Lancashire's cultural landscape: Emerging findings on the sector's strengths, challenges and opportunities.

Collaboration and partnership working: Opportunities to strengthen relationships, coordination and joint working across Lancashire.

Strategic leadership and governance: How the cultural sector can be effectively represented and supported through future partnership and decision-making arrangements.

Looking ahead: Shared ambitions and practical opportunities to support a stronger, more connected cultural sector

The workshop will provide an opportunity to share perspectives, discuss emerging ideas and contribute to the development of future recommendations.

Who should attend?

We welcome participation from a broad range of stakeholders, including arts, culture and heritage organisations; creative businesses and practitioners; community and voluntary organisations; tourism and events organisations; local authorities; cultural networks; funders; and wider partners working in economic development, regeneration, education and skills.

We are particularly keen to hear perspectives from different organisations, sectors and places across Lancashire.

Why take part?

Your insights will directly inform the development of a Lancashire Cultural Collaboration Framework, setting out recommendations for future partnership working, strategic coordination and governance.

The workshop is an opportunity to connect with others, reflect on emerging findings and help shape how Lancashire's cultural sector works together in the future.

If you have any further questions, or are unable to attend the workshop but want to still contribute, please feel free to contact joshbloodworth@amion.co.uk

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