Nottingham reveals European vision to lead the way in culture and creativity
Nottingham could become a leading European city for culture and creativity according to a new report.
The news comes as TheBusinessDesk.com prepares to unveil the future of the city’s Creative Quarter at an exclusive lunch event on Friday.
The Culture Cities Enquiry, chaired by Virgin Money Boss Jayne-Anne Gadhia, has published its recommendations today (Tuesday 5 February). It brought together leaders from across the cultural, education, design, hospitality and city leadership sectors to explore how the UK could better use culture to unlock its potential, promote thriving communities and enable cities to compete successfully for talent, tourism and business investment.
Some of the Enquiry’s key recommendations include:
– Cities should establish cultural agreements to create and establish a stronger vision for culture
– Cultural organisations in the city should look at stronger ways to share professional expertise
– Local business and investors should be given incentives to invest in cultural ventures
– The Government should encourage and extend tax relief opportunities across the creative and cultural sector
The Enquiry’s recommendations have been welcomed in Nottingham. The city’s Strategic Cultural Partnership (SCP) brings together the City Council, University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Marketing NG, One Nottingham and Nottingham’s Creative Quarter to build on the Cultural Statement and Framework already written for the City.
Paul Russ, chief executive of Dance4 and Chairman of the SCP, said: “Nottingham has all the foundations for becoming one of Europe’s leading cities for culture and creativity. I believe the city is perfectly placed to capitalise on the enquiry’s recommendations ensuring that culture is right at the heart of the city’s vision to transform the prospects for future generations and position the city as a beacon of international cultural excellence.”
Councillor Jon Collins, leader of Nottingham City Council said: “Nottingham is perfectly positioned to take on board these recommendations. We have a strong existing partnership that is already working on finding new ways for culture and creativity to transform the lives of local people and help strengthen our economy and our position in the world.
“With massive Government cuts to the council’s funding, it’s welcome that this report challenges the Government to help us find a radically different approach to delivering cultural provision. I know that in our partners and across the city we have a huge wealth of talent, passion and creativity to rise to the challenge and make Nottingham stand out.”
