We unite the UK's creative, cultural & research ecosystem to co-design policy, influence decision makers & drive positive change.
Clients & Partners
Culture Commons have really affected a step change in the traction that our research is getting with key policy stakeholders at all levels. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Professor Ben Walmsley
Dean at University of Leeds
Director of Centre for Cultural Value
the future of local cultural decision making
Our flagship four-nations open policy development programme. We're leading 30 national partners to explore the risks and opportunities that devolution and increased local decision making might bring to the creative, cultural and heritage ecosystem in different parts of the UK.
Latest Publications
Library services in an increasingly devolved policy landscape
Libraries Connected and Culture Commons
This short Insight Paper captures the perspectives shared by senior library services leaders from across the UK on range of subjects associated with devolution and increased local decision making. The Insight Paper was produced following a roundtable co-convened with our programme partners at Libraries Connected.
Insight Paper
How are different legal entities and business models supporting creative, cultural, and heritage sector organisations in place?
Vishalakshi Roy, University of Warwick
This research paper examines various legal entities and the support available for their growth and sustainability at a local level. Drawing on reports and case studies, the report examines the effectiveness of support and identify gaps in provisions.
Research Paper
How can property developers support local cultural decision making?
Culture Commons
This insight paper explores policy implications arising from a roundtable discussion in May 2024 with property developers. The paper explores the ever-growing understanding within the wider urban development field that the provision of cultural infrastructures can significantly increase the long-term quality and sustainability of schemes.
Insight Paper
Whatever your policy and advocacy needs, our team is here to help build a bespoke package of support for you. Below are just a few of the stakeholder groups we've supported. Click them to read some case studies and find out more.