Culture and the EconomySouth East England : Culture and the Economy South East England Kalwant Ajimal Chair Culture South East & Julie Amies Interim Executive Director Culture South East


Presentation aimsTo provide an introduction to the work of Culture South EastTo outline issues relating to culture and regeneration across the regionTo identify key developments which highlight the success in collaboration with SEEDATo highlight some key issues for the future: Presentation aims To provide an introduction to the work of Culture South East To outline issues relating to culture and regeneration across the region To identify key developments which highlight the success in collaboration with SEEDA To highlight some key issues for the future


Slide3: What is our role? Provide a focus and channel for debating, representing and developing cultural and creative interests in the region Encourage a cross-cutting approach for the development of a regional cultural strategy Champion the role of the cultural and creative interests especially in the Creative Economy Programme Assist in the improved delivery of cultural services


Slide5: Performing and Visual Arts, Landscape, Architecture and Buildings, Museums, Archives Local Identity / Sense of Place, Fashion, Design Media, Film Writing and Publishing, Sports and Recreation, Food, Parks and Open Spaces, Cultural Diversity, Countryside Recreation, Tourism, Traditions and History, Libraries, Children’s Play and Playgrounds


Slide6: What are our priorities? The Cultural Cornerstone sets six challenges. The challenges of Partnership and Coherence Recognition Inclusion Learning Support Excellence


Slide7: Culture and Regeneration Margate


Slide8: Culture and Regeneration Bexhill-on-Sea


Slide9: Economic development ( via the Creative Economy) Quality of life: health, access to leisure and culture Joint working with SEEDA Promoting the contribution that culture can make to SEEDA’s local and regional policy priorities Promoting the contribution culture makes to life in the South East – local authorities, other agencies TWO of our KEY STRATEGIC PRIORITIES


Partnership Successes: Partnership Successes SEEDA Regional Economic Strategy- development and implementation South East Plan- input and challenge South East Cultural Observatory SEP – South East Partnership for the Games 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Cultural Shift Initiative


Supporting SEEDA -To deliver the Corporate Plan: Supporting SEEDA -To deliver the Corporate Plan ENTERPRISE : Creative industries account for 7.3% of the national economy. The South East is recognised to be at the forefront, The Cultural and Creative Industries employ 550,000; Turnover exceeds £46.5 billion SKILLS : Leaving a legacy of higher productivity, more sustainable communities and enhanced cultural and sporting venues and activities INCLUSION AND COHESION: advocacy and support PLACE SHAPING: Thames Gateway, Ashford, Milton Keynes, South Midlands and PUSH INWARD INVESTMENT: High quality cultural assets in the South East are Key to attracting Inward investment Development of evidence based practice – South East Cultural Observatory (SECO) Making the most of 2012 – Creative cultural programming and the maximising inward flow of resources -Olympic Legacy Trust


Slide12: Culture and Regeneration Communities Building vibrant communities Using culture to promote community engagement and cohesion Building capacity Creating a sense of belonging


Slide13: Culture and Regeneration Learning and Skills THE SEESEL PLAN Formal and Informal Learning Acquisition of transferable skills Development of skills for employment in the creative industries Education led Regeneration


Slide14: Culture and the Creative Economy: Funding the RES and Culture Research, generate the evidence base, knowledge management Cultural Tool Kits Social Enterprise Case Studies Reports CELEBRATE CULTURE Cultural Olympiad Legacy Fund Outcomes Compete, Create, Collaborate Sport Youth Games Diversity Community Action Market Development RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT New Grant Funds Venture Capital Leveraged Funds Crosscutting Initiatives Joint Programmes DCMS Funding Cultural Delivery Agencies Rationalisation Reallocations Service economies Back-room functions