The networking event featured an address from both Julie Russell, Chair of CLOA and Eve Roodhouse, LGA’s Director of Strategy and Reform about CLOA and the LGA’s work at national level to support the sector.
You can view Julies accompanying presentation here, which gives an overview of how the CLOA Executive are working at national level with partners to support local place in a complex landscape.
Sonika Sidhu, LGA Assistant Director for Place, also spoke about ‘Devolution and Local Government Review – what this means for the culture, tourism and sport sector’. You can view Sonika’s presentation here.
There were a number of small discussion groups tailored to enable sharing of both challenges and best practice on the following topics:-
- How can CLOA/LGA support members in challenging times – what do they need in terms of practical support
- Sharing innovative ideas to sustain services
- Advancing EDI within CLOA
- The role of culture and leisure services in supporting community cohesion
