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Culture Commons retweeted
Jun 2
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as chair of Arts Council England (ACE), who is due to take over for a term of four years starting on 1 August this year. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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🚨 Yesterday, The English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill became an Act
This is the 1st time ever that #culture has legislative backing within the devolution framework
“2 years of research with partners & national advocacy by @culturecommons has paid off” - @TrevorMacF
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Culture Commons retweeted
Apr 22
Update: the Bill passed final @HouseofCommons stages this wk! So, for the 1st time, sub-regional leaders & communities now have a clear & legislatively backed ability to act in the interests of the #creative #cultural & #heritage sectors as part of the devolution revolution 👇
Mar 24
Happy to report UK Government’s amendment to insert #culture into flagship Debolution Bill was passed in the @UKHouseofLords today
Pleasure to be in the chamber w/ Peers @culturecommons has been working with over the last few months to support the passage
@HouseofCommons next!
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Culture Commons retweeted
Protecting the world-class culture at the heart of our communities
Almost £130 million will help protect and transform 130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries across England
gov.uk/government/news/130-c…
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Devolution isn’t new - it’s been shaping policy for decades
Colleagues in #Scotland have led the way since the 90s
Thanks to @culturecounts and all those who supported our work to secure #culture in the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill 👇
culturecounts.scot/news/2026…
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Culture Commons retweeted
Mar 26
We want everyone to have access to excellent culture wherever they live and to build on the vast talent we have in our world-leading creative industries.
We’ll back Arts Council England as they implement these reforms to ensure arts and culture thrives.
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We’re digging into @DCMS @lisanandy response to @margarethodge review into @ace_national
We were pleased to have Margaret’s endorsement for our work on getting #culture into the English Devolution Bill - which now paves the way for many of recommendations to be brought to life…
Improving access to the Arts! 🎭🎨
Read our response to the ACE Review, setting out plans to reform the way funding is distributed and ensure communities across the country can enjoy arts and culture
🔗 Read the full response here: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Culture Commons retweeted
Congratulations @culturecommons @TrevorMacF for years of advocacy with Westminster, Mayors, peers and civil society. The achievement shifting this Bill signals recognition that culture is a cornerstone of local governance, strengthens communities and delivers public value
Culture has been added to the landmark devolution bill, in a move that has been described as “one of the most significant shifts in cultural policy for a generation”.
Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/culture-…
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Culture Commons retweeted
Good news: we've secured The Crucible's future with investment to keep this iconic venue thriving.
It’s a huge boost for the city’s cultural and sporting heritage, and a win for everyone who loves the theatre and snooker.
ALT Keir Starmer visits The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
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Culture Commons retweeted
We welcome the Government’s decision to add culture to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This is an important step in recognising culture as a core part of local growth, regeneration, and community life.
Our statement in full: solt.co.uk/solt-uk-theatre-w…
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Culture Commons retweeted
Mar 23
UK Gov’s draft #NewTowns programme is out 🏘️
Encouraging #culture #sport #leisure recognised as core infrastructure
Now the test: will culture be planned & funded early, shaped by communities, and aligned w/ devo?
We’re working on it @culturecommons
🔗 gov.uk/government/consultati…
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Culture has been added to the landmark devolution bill, in a move that has been described as “one of the most significant shifts in cultural policy for a generation”.
Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/culture-…
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Culture Commons retweeted
Mar 19
🚨 #Culture will be going into the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
After two years of intensive research, policy design and advocacy, the government has now adopted @culturecommons proposals to put #culture at the heart of its flagship #devolution reforms!
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A significant step for cultural #devolution in England
Baroness @margarethodge backed @CultureCommons’ call to include ‘Culture & Heritage’ in the Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill @DCMS Select Committee yesterday
Momentum is building!👇
🔗 culturecommons.uk/strengthen…
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Culture Commons retweeted
Happy World Book Day!
Today is all about inspiring children and young people to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives.
#WorldBookDay #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026
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“#Devolution that ignores culture & heritage is bureaucracy, not empowerment.” @TrevorMacF
These sectors underpin place, pride and prosperity - yet they’re missing from the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.
Here’s how we can fix that👇
🔗 culturecommons.uk/strengthen…
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A breakdown of the UK Gov’s £1.5bn cultural infrastructure announcement - what’s in it, how it’s landing, and early thoughts on why it matters…
👉 culturecommons.uk/news/15bn-…
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£1.5 BILLION investment will keep the doors open at thousands of museums, libraries, arts venues, theatres and galleries across the UK
The funding will support capital projects and preserve the institutions that help tell our national story and bring communities together
gov.uk/government/news/gover…
ALT Do you want more support for the arts?
ALT We're investing £1.5billion
ALT Saving 1000 cultural venues
ALT Arts Everywhere
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Culture Commons retweeted
Jan 22
Today’s £1.2bn @DCMS investment reflects sustained advocacy from organisations incl. English Civic Museums Network via @derbymuseums @BM_AG @LeedsMuseums @BarnsleyMuseums
Was proud to help the push w/ an evidence-based advocacy report via @culturecommons
culturecommons.uk/projects/e…
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#Devolution simply won’t deliver without culture
Peers raised clear arguments in Grand Committee at the @UKHouseofLords earlier this week drawing on policy and evidence developed by Culture Commons
More on the story here👇
🔗 culturecommons.uk/news/from-…
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