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
Events Archive
CLOA AGM & Members Meeting 2014

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 […]
Leading Places: making the most of your cultural and sport assets
Keynote speakers at LGA/ cCLOA culture, tourism and sport conference included: Rt Hon Maria Miller, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chair of Arts Council England, Nick Bitel, […]
Planning for culture and sporting opportunities
Working in partnership with The Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) CLOA jointly delivered a series of regional seminars for local authority planning, cultural and leisure officers to disseminate the good […]
CLOA AGM & Members Meeting 2013
This annual event focused on the contribution that the culture and sport sector can make to creating healthier, happier and stronger communities, maintaining the momentum post-Olympics and capitalising on the economic impact for tourism. Presentations for all our […]
Going for Growth: boosting the economy through culture, tourism and sport
In a keynote speech at the annual LGA/ cCLOA conference Culture minister Ed Vaizey denied that culture is in crisis in this country because of funding cuts, saying “Our creative […]
The Future of Library Services
When the Government launched the Future Libraries programme it was in the belief that innovation, led by local authorities, was the best solution to ensuring the modernisation of library services. […]
CLOA Members Meeting 2012
CLOA Members Meeting Riding the Wave focused on harnessing the benefits of the Olympic/Paralympic legacy, maintaining the momentum of the broader cultural olympiad and capitalising on the economic impact for tourism. Presentations for all our […]
LGA Physical Activity Conference
Increasing participation in physical activity leads to improved health and well being outcomes. This conference aimed to help councils get people active through understanding the new public health and physical […]