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 / […]

A new group has been formed by key organisations to tackle common challenges facing the entire swimming sector. The Swimming Alliance will offer a single, cohesive voice on crucial issues […]

A new National Alliance for Cultural Services has been launched, Chaired by CLOA and representing local government, that will offer a fresh approach to sustain culture services in the future. […]

The Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association is part of a group of industry experts in the local authority public sports and leisure sector that has called on the COP26 […]

CLOA, working with Local Government Association (LGA) and SPORTA, have produced a publication that shows the different models for delivering sport and physical activity in-house or working in partnership with outsourced providers.

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 […]

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 […]