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A review of devolution and the UK's creative, cultural and heritage ecosystem
A new Discussion Paper exploring how the creative, cultural sand heritage sectors have featured in the story of UK devolution so far.
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Cultural infrastructure and why it matters by Owen Garling and Professor Michael Kenny
Owen Garling and Professor Michael Kenny from the Bennett Institute share insights from their ongoing work on 'cultural infrastructure'.
Nov 19, 20248 min read
From warm words to cold hard cash by Kathryn Welch
In this guest blog, Kathryn reflects on her experience as Programme Lead for the Culture Collective programme in Scotland.
Oct 28, 202413 min read
What do Grant Giving Bodies think about cultural devolution?
What do Grant Giving Bodies think about cultural devolution?
Oct 16, 20242 min read
It’s not just who makes decisions, it’s how they’re made by David Jubb
We are all accustomed to the way that groups wield power. We navigate our lives as members of groups, from families to political parties.
Oct 3, 20248 min read
How do we define effective public involvement in cultural decision making?
Exploring some of the main models that have supported people to participate in decision making related to the cultural life of their area.
Sep 27, 20242 min read
New devolution research published
Culture Commons publish new research papers into the futire of local cultural decision making.
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Pan-regional cultural decision making
In this Insight Paper we explore pan-regional governance in creative sectors and how this could support the 'devolution' agenda.
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Insight Gathering in Dundee, Scotland
This June, we collaborated with University of Dundee and Culture Counts on a two day insight gathering visit in Dundee, Scotland.
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Insight Gathering in Northern Ireland
Culture Commons teamed up with partners at Belfast City Council to co-convene insight gathering activities across Northern Ireland
May 31, 20242 min read
Combined and Local Authorities: working together to support local cultural decision making
In this Insight Paper we share key takeaways from a Knowledge Exchange with local and combined authorities on devolution of cultural policy.
May 24, 20243 min read
Supporting ‘Local Voice’ in cultural decision making
How are citizens are already being involved in different kinds of local decision making programmes across the UK?
May 17, 20242 min read
Creative Workforce Workshops
Culture Commons opens the application portal for Creative Workforce Workshops as part of 'the future of local cultural decision making'
May 17, 20242 min read
The role of cultural strategies in local cultural decision making
In this Insight Paper we explore how cultural strategies are supporting increased local cultural decision making.
Apr 18, 20242 min read
We're hiring a Communications & Events Manager
We are seeking a skilled and motivated person to join us mid-programme as we ‘gear up’ to disseminate key research findings.
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Site Visit to Sheffield, England
Our four UK nations Steering Panel for ‘the future of local cultural decision making’ headed to Sheffield
Apr 3, 20245 min read
What do we mean by local decision making?
Today we publish our first in a series of Insight Papers sharing findings from our Knowledge Exchange session with over 20 UK-wide partners
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Culture Commons team grows
We're delighted to welcome Postdoctoral Research Associates, Dr Claire Burnill-Maier and Dr Lucrezia Gigante
Feb 5, 20242 min read
We're hiring a PDRA
We are now seeking a PDRA to join the Culture Commons team
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Call for evidence: 'the future of local cultural decision making'
Culture Commons are now making an open call for evidence on the future of local cultural decision making
Nov 29, 20234 min read
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