This definitive event brought together local political and professional leaders to debate the biggest issues and access the latest innovative practice. Location: Radisson Blu, Durham, DH1 5TA Date: 3 & 4 March 2015
Sport England has launched a strategy to tackle inactivity; CLOA has been involved in helping to shape the approach and will continue to challenge on what we consider to be critical issues moving […]
Four years ago a 19 year old hoodie (my term of affection for a digital genius) walked into my office with an idea for an app. His idea was not […]
The DCMS has published the long awaited Culture White Paper, the first strategy for arts and culture in more than 50 years. DCMS has also launched an inquiry into funding […]
In recent years culture, arts and sport have been widely used to drive regeneration, build cohesive communities and change the way that places are perceived. Major cultural projects have been used successfully […]
The transfer of public health from the NHS to local government and Public Health England (PHE) was one of the most significant extensions of local government powers and duties in […]
Arts Council England (ACE) is the lead development agency for the Arts, Museums and Libraries. Arts Council England supports a range of activities from theatre to digital art, reading to […]
It has long been recognised that culture and sport have an important role to play in preventing young people becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour. In response to this […]
This annual event focused on the challenges facing future government in terms of embedding sport and physical activity across health and education, the Olympic legacy at Lee Valley Park, how Visit England & ACE […]
Back in October 2012 I represented CLOA at The UK’s first Public Parks Summit. The country was still inspired by the Olympics where our green spaces had been the […]
