Purpose of the Statement CLOA recognises the critical role of robust, accessible, and standardised cultural data in shaping evidence-based policy, informing investment decisions, and supporting local authorities to deliver high-quality […]
Purpose of the Statement To set out the association’s position regarding key issues in this sector in order to influence and shape thinking in relation to policy development. Background / […]
The Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) welcomes the government’s response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England and its commitment to widening access to culture across all […]
This thought-provoking session explored how local government reorganisation will reshape the landscape for cultural services. Hosted by the National Alliance for Cultural Services in partnership with the Local Policy Innovation […]
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 […]
