The Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association is seeking an experienced consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of our membership model. CLOA represents strategic leaders across culture, arts, heritage, tourism, […]
This roundtable looked at how public sector culture and leisure is preparing for the introduction of Martyn’s Law – officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – […]
This collaborative webinar with CLOA, LGA and University of Southampton was hosted by our Chair Donna Pentelow and provided practical support for councils undertaking cultural strategies. The recording of the […]
I am thrilled to announce the first ever Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) Aspiring Leaders Awards, which is an opportunity to spotlight and recognise the passion, innovation, and […]
This roundtable underpins our ongoing commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the keynote speaker was Andrew Miller MBE, who is recognised as one of the UK’s most influential disability […]
Taking on the role of Chair of CLOA is both a tremendous honour and daunting experience! Having worked in local government for over two decades—most of that time within cultural […]
I started out in leisure 30 years ago worked hard with long hours and lots of cleaning, but loved the variety of the role of leisure assistant. I was fortunate […]
The theme of the conference was ‘The role of culture, creativity and active wellbeing in supporting community cohesion’ with a programme to help members reflect on engaging with communities, working […]
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 […]
Responding to the announcement made today by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, CLOA (Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association) welcomes the acknowledgement that the condition of museums, heritage sites and libraries […]
