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Culture and sport

Developing and delivering culture and sport opportunities is at the heart of a local community's interests. This importance is reflected in the shared priorities created by local and central government. The culture and sport resource provides materials relevant to policy and decision makers, as well as practitioners.

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  • What's new in culture and sport? Last updated 20 July 2010

    Latest updates to culture and sport web pages.

  • Improvement strategy for the culture and sport sector Last updated 23 July 2010

    The culture and sport improvement strategy, with links to 'A Passion for Excellence', LAAs and information regarding national indicator set and performance data.

  • Support for councils Last updated 23 July 2010

    A description of the services and tools LG Improvement and Development (formerly IDeA) provides to support councils with self-assessment, challenge opportunities and support for elected members.

  • Regional improvement networks Last updated 23 July 2010

    The culture and sport improvement strategy has recommended the setting up of regional improvement networks for culture and sport. These will inform and support the wider regional strategies and provide support to councils.

  • Sharing and learning Last updated 1 April 2010

    This site brings together information, case studies and links to other websites for the benefit of all working in the culture and sport sector.

  • Useful links Last updated 28 July 2009

    Links to further information and related websites.

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Related LGA resources

  • LGACulture blog

    Follow the LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport team's blog, which will feature contributions from leading voices in the sector. Read what they have to say and join the discussion.

  • LGACulture on Twitter

    Follow the LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport team on Twitter.

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