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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


Launching our open policy development programme
This month, Culture Commons have joined forces with a coalition of some 20 partners to launch an ambitious 12-month programme
Nov 29, 20235 min read

Statement on Creative Scotland budget cuts
There are only so many about-turns on about-turns that these sectors can take from Scottish Government before trust is lost completely.
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Response to Labour’s Education Policy Proposals
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane FRSA responds to Labour's policies for education announced this morning.
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Some policy emerging at 'Labour Creatives' northern launch at ITV
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane FRSA reports on the 'Labour Creatives' launch at ITV Studios this week.
May 25, 20234 min read


Op-ed in Arts Pro on 'the future of cultural devolution'
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane FRSA invited to author an op-ed on 'the future of cultural devolution' for leading sector...
May 23, 20231 min read

A 'devolution revolution'
In this ‘Extended Briefing’ we’ll walk you through some of the key issues surrounding 'cultural devolution'
May 3, 202321 min read


Policy roundtable on culture, health and wellbeing
This week, Culture Commons will co-convene a policy roundtable with our research partners over at the Centre for Cultural Value.
Apr 24, 20231 min read

Spring Budget 2023
In this Culture Commons: Snap Briefing, we’re going to take a quick look at some the measures announced in the Spring Budget 2023
Mar 16, 20237 min read


DCMS Committee meeting summary, OfCom - 14th March 2023
Culture Commons summary of the DCMS Select Committee meeting that took place on Tuesday 14th March 2023 with OfCom's Dame Melanie Dawes
Mar 14, 202316 min read


What could today's 'trailblazer' devolution deals mean for UK culture & creativity?
We explore the 'trailblazer' devolution deals announced on 13th March 2023 and what they might mean for UK culture & creativity.
Mar 13, 20235 min read


Culture Commons invited to BBC discussion in UK Parliament
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane FRSA talks at UK Parliament event about economic impact of BBC One show 'Waterloo Road'
Mar 6, 20232 min read


Statement on the Northern Ireland Protocol deal
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane FRSA calls for the Prime Minister and Commission President to deal with the international...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


We're aiding researchers to develop policy recommendations on culture, health & wellbeing
Culture Commons have worked with Centre for Cultural Value to develop recommendation for culture, health and wellbeing
Feb 27, 20231 min read


Response to Keir Starmer's 'five missions'
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane responds to Keir Starmer's '5 missions' set out this morning in Manchester
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Response to the Chancellors New Year speech
Culture Commons Director, Trevor MacFarlane FRSA response to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP's speech at Bloomberg
Jan 27, 20231 min read

Culture Commons respond to cross-party commitment to cultural devolution
Culture Commons statement on the devolution plans set out by UK Government and Labour at 'Convention for the North'
Jan 25, 20231 min read
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