Councils’ support for tourism infrastructure is vital while investment in culture is a proven regeneration tool. A vibrant local sports scene helps deliver on public health, economic development and community cohesion. Councils are also committed to delivering a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games.

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  • Local Connectivity Working Group

    Local connectivity is about the places and spaces in which people play sport, and about bringing the people on the ground together to deliver more efficiently.

    Added on: 29 July 2010
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  • Putting the people back into participation

    The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are just two years away. One of the major opportunities from hosting the Games is to inspire people to get more active. Putting the people back into participation sets out how local councils can help achieve a legacy of mass participation for everyone, whatever their ability and wherever in the country they live.

    Added on: 14 July 2010
    Putting the people back into participation

  • Councils helping each other to deliver efficient library services

    Delivering high quality and effective libraries in the next few years will be challenging. Marginal improvement and efficiency alone are insufficient to maintain and modernise the public’s library services. To avoid ad hoc closures and service reductions, we need to take a strategic approach and consider radically different solutions.

    Added on: 1 July 2010
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  • Sustainable communities act - Submitted proposals

    The LGA has received around 300 proposals from local authorities. A spreadsheet provides a list of those authorities which submitted proposals and a very brief summary - more detailed information on each of the proposals can be found on the theme pages.

    Added on: 30 October 2009
    Who's in Charge?

  • Investing in creative industries?

    This new guide for local authorities aims to help local authorities make decisions about whether to invest in creative industries.

    Added on: 2 July 2009
    Investing in creative industries - a guide for local authorities

  • Survey of local authority newsletters/magazines

    The survey was conducted by the LGA in order to gain a better understanding of the scope and nature of local authorities’ magazines/newsletters. This was in the context of attention having recently been drawn to such publications in light of the difficulties faced by many local newspapers.

    Added on: 1 May 2009
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  • Our sporting commitment

    Produced jointly by Sport England and the LGA, this document highlights how local government and Sport England can contribute to the provision of sporting opportunities for all, and how our efforts can be aligned. Together we can maximise the opportunities for success in sport and local communities.

    Added on: 1 April 2009
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  • A Passion for Excellence - one year on

    The strategy, A Passion for Excellence, is about supporting local government and their partners to deliver better outcomes, setting out a framework for the culture and sport sectors. One year on, this document sets out what progress has been made and outlines further work to be undertaken.

    Added on: 19 March 2009
    A Passion for Excellence - one year on

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  • Culture, Tourism and Sport Board The Culture, Tourism and Sport Programme Board has responsibility for LGA activity in the areas of culture, tourism and sport.

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