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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chaired by CLOA Executive member Jonathan Cochrane, this roundtable focused in on the Cultural Compact initiative championed by Arts Council England with presentations from four successful Cultural Compacts that explored […]

This webinar featured a keynote from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy.  The DCMO shared evidence on the persistent health inequalities that remain in so many […]

The theme of the conference was ‘Creating better health outcomes for all: through physical activity, culture and creativity’, with a programme devised to help members think differently about physical activity, culture […]

This roundtable was Chaired by CLOA Executive Committee Member Nigel Lynn, who is CEO of West Berkshire Unitary Council and covered the context for budget setting as we move towards […]

This roundtable featured a keynote from Professor Daisy Fancourt that focuses on the relationship between arts and cultural services and health outcomes. Professor Fancourt shared the evidence base arising from […]

Chaired by CLOA Executive member Rob Campbell, this roundtable explored what an LVEP is and the benefits it can bring using Visit West as an example. The event also share […]