Reimagining where we live: cultural placemaking and the levelling up agenda

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 7 Jan 2022 Closed: 3 Feb 2023 Parliament page
The role that culture might play in delivering a Government commitment to level up the country is the focus of a new inquiry launched today, Reimagining where we live: cultural placemaking and the levelling up agenda. The DCMS Committee’s inquiry will consider funding for cultural initiatives and how well the … Read more
9 Recommendations
13 Conclusions
1 Report
3 Oral sessions
3 Events
Activity timeline 8 events
3 Feb
2023
Report published
2 Nov
2022
Report published
14 Jun
2022
Oral evidence
14 Jun
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
21 Apr
2022
Oral evidence
21 Apr
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
22 Mar
2022
Oral evidence
22 Mar
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Global Academy, Hayes
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
14 Jun 2022
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Dr Darren Henley CBE · Arts Council England Duncan Wilson OBE · Historic England The Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Tom Stickland · Theatres Trust
21 Apr 2022
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Clare Reddington · Watershed Councillor Abi Brown · Stoke-on-Trent City Council Keith Merrin · Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums Sanaz Amidi · Rosetta Arts Tim Joel · Preston City Council
22 Mar 2022
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Jonty Archibald · Global Academy Professor Dave O'Brien Professor Judith Mossman Professor Simon Shepherd
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Reimagining where we live: cultural placemaking a… HC 155 2 Nov 2022 22 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
5 results
Clear
10 Conclusion Rejected
Third Report - Reimagining where w…
Alongside its impact on individuals and households, the cost-of-living crisis poses an existential threat to...
Alongside its impact on individuals and households, the cost-of-living crisis poses an existential threat to the cultural, sporting and media organisations and infrastructures that are at the centre of our communities at a time when they need Reimagining where we … Read more
Government Response
The Government refutes the Committee’s claim that the Government and Arms-Length Bodies are not joining up with each other, and with local government, to convene and facilitate the collaboration which is key to Levelling Up local cultural infrastructure.
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11 Conclusion Rejected
Third Report - Reimagining where w…
The Government needs to engage with these sectors as a matter of urgency and bring...
The Government needs to engage with these sectors as a matter of urgency and bring forward targeted support in response to the current crisis, such as through VAT or business rate relief, to prevent exacerbating long-term scarring on organisations already … Read more
Government Response
The government does not agree with the Committee’s proposal that an audit and roadmap of skills in cultural placemaking and collaborative policymaking is necessary, and risks duplicating existing resources and programmes.
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17 Conclusion Rejected
Third Report - Reimagining where w…
We have little faith that national government and arm’s-length bodies are taking a joined-up approach...
We have little faith that national government and arm’s-length bodies are taking a joined-up approach with local government to Levelling Up cultural infrastructure. Though cultural policy is devolved, and indeed central government should continue to resist centralising impulses, DCMS has … Read more
Government Response
The Government refutes the claim that it is not joining up with ALBs and local government, citing examples of partnership working, involvement in the LGA's Commission, the work of Lord Mendoza, and Arts Council England's efforts to engage stakeholders and build capacity in priority and Levelling Up areas.
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18 Conclusion Rejected
Third Report - Reimagining where w…
The “cultural compacts” initiative appears to have had a positive impact in bringing together local...
The “cultural compacts” initiative appears to have had a positive impact in bringing together local stakeholders, driving strategic planning for culture and facilitating local engagement, contingent on examples of best practice.
Government Response
The Government refutes the claim that it is not joining up with ALBs and local government, citing examples of partnership working, involvement in the LGA's Commission, the work of Lord Mendoza, and Arts Council England's efforts to engage stakeholders and build capacity in priority and Levelling Up areas.
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20 Recommendation Rejected
Third Report - Reimagining where w…
As part of this process, the Government should also undertake an audit of necessary skills...
As part of this process, the Government should also undertake an audit of necessary skills in cultural placemaking and collaborative policymaking, and provide a roadmap as to how the provision of these skills and best practice can be delivered and … Read more
Government Response
The government does not agree to undertake an audit and roadmap of skills in cultural placemaking and collaborative policymaking, believing it would duplicate existing resources.
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Government Response AI assessment · 22 of 9 classified
Accepted 6
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 8
Not Addressed 2
Rejected 5
Total 9 recs + 13 conclusions