Delivering on Culture

CILIPS Conference

Heather Jack

Tuesday 2 June 2009

National Context

New relationship between central and local government is key

Development of a national performance framework

Outcome focused approach to performance measurement and management

Community Planning approach Greater resourcing flexibility, but..... Reducing financial settlement

National Context - Culture

3 national priorities:Encourage and sustain artists and creators of all

kindsEnsure their work is accessible to allEnsure as many people as possible can

participate in creative activitiesExtend and increase the wider benefits of arts

and culture ‘light touch’ funding Improved support for the creative industries Regional development programmes

Challenges and Opportunities – Cultural Services

Local government role is crucial to delivery Significant overall investment in Scotland Contribution to individual and community wellbeing The need to ‘make the case for culture’ Demonstration of links to the national outcomes and SOA Establishment of Creative Scotland Political vision and support essential but not always

consistent Non statutory nature generally of cultural services Measurement of progress and impact Access to services

Challenges and Opportunities – Libraries

Performance measurement more reflective of modern library service

Increasing demands and expectations from customers and local government

Learning resource centres/wider lifelong learning contribution Partnership approach to delivery of key services Increase in one stop shop provision Changing face of service delivery Demonstration of wider impact and contribution Libraries as a ‘trusted brand’ Community cohesion Competing resource pressures

Culture Does Deliver!

Attractive place to do business Realise economic potential and provide employment

opportunities Better educated and more skilled Young people are ready and equipped to succeed with a

good start in life Tackles inequalities Strong inclusive communities Sense of identity

Key Considerations to Deliver on Culture

Clear strategic direction and compelling vision of culture’s wider contribution and impact

Robust evidence base Champions to tell the story of the service Performance culture to demonstrate impact

The Way Forward – the Perth and Kinross Experience

Demonstrating the wider impact in the SOA and other key strategies

How Good Is Our Culture and Sport/PLQIM – commitment to continuous improvement

Active in national networks and bodies Improving performance measurement and management ‘Culture Matters’ campaign Clarity on vision and high level priorities Consider efficiency and effectiveness of delivery

mechanisms Developing the evidence base ….what next?

Cultural Planning – Why?

Gives a robust evidence base Builds consensus and a shared vision for the future A holistic approach linking community, economy, and

place Identifies and celebrates the distinctive character of

Perth Provides a foundation to engage national interest and

make strategic connections Will help to link the city and its hinterland Encouraging a new ‘edge’ - diversity and openness

needed for economic sustainability A place for artists to live and earn

Cultural Planning – What?

The cultural planning approach will have at its core the cultural resources of a place feeding into all aspects of local development in the following

way:

Cultural

Resources

Economic Development

Housing

HealthTourism and Place

Marketing

Education and Training

Physical and Environmental

Planning

Community Development

Key Interests for Cultural Planning

The Cultural Map

Possible Areas for Action

Overall – want culture to play its part in overall regeneration and revitalisation of Perth centre

Strategic partnerships internally and externally to ensure an integrated approach

Key Themes: Landscape and the river History and people Urban fabric and historic buildings The ‘Slow’ City Embedding creativity

Where are we now?

Have developed a robust evidence base and strategic framework for the future

Emerging shared vision of all of Perth city centre as the cultural hub Clearer understanding of what makes Perth unique and distinctive Range of proposals to exploit Perth’s distinct identity A clear ‘niche’ will help to unlock funding, recognition, cross-sectoral

ownership and support Perth 800 celebrations and city status bid Linking tourism, visitor attractions, and cultural activity at both a

strategic and local level Supporting all within our communities to access opportunities Now – move to develop a plan of action informed by cultural planning

work