A new Discussion Paper exploring how the creative, cultural sand heritage sectors have featured in the story of UK devolution so far.

Owen Garling and Professor Michael Kenny from the Bennett Institute  share insights from their ongoing work on 'cultural infrastructure'.

In this guest blog, Kathryn reflects on her experience as Programme Lead for the Culture Collective programme in Scotland.

What do Grant Giving Bodies think about cultural devolution?

We are all accustomed to the way that groups wield power. We navigate our lives as members of groups, from families to political parties.

Exploring some of the main models that have supported people to participate in decision making related to the cultural life of their area.

Culture Commons Director Trevor MacFarlane FRSA attends the launch of major new publication

Culture Commons publish new research papers into the futire of local cultural decision making.

Culture Commons responds to the new UK Government's legislative agenda as part of the State Opening of Parliament.

In this Insight Paper we explore pan-regional governance in creative sectors and how this could support the 'devolution' agenda.

Statement on the election of a new UK Government

This June, we collaborated with University of Dundee and Culture Counts on a two day insight gathering visit in Dundee, Scotland.

Culture Commons teamed up with partners at Belfast City Council to co-convene insight gathering activities across Northern Ireland

In this Insight Paper we share key takeaways from a Knowledge Exchange with local and combined authorities on devolution of cultural policy.

How are citizens are already being involved in different kinds of local decision making programmes across the UK?

Culture Commons opens the application portal for Creative Workforce Workshops as part of 'the future of local cultural decision making'

In this Insight Paper we explore how cultural strategies are supporting increased local cultural decision making.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated person to join us mid-programme as we ‘gear up’ to disseminate key research findings.

Our four UK nations Steering Panel for ‘the future of local cultural decision making’ headed to Sheffield

Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane was invited to attended the Labour Creatives Conference in London alongside 200 or so leaders...