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Local Elections England: 2026
Essential reading: Culture, sport and tourism
An essential ingredient for place making. How can communities and local government work together to make local life fun and enriching and attract visitors for economic development?
We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU’s local government resources.
Local government and culture, sport and tourism: case studies
Case studies are an excellent way to quickly grasp an issue and find out what other councils are doing in response. You will discover case studies embedded across many of LGIU’s resources – our members love them! Explore our library of case studies from both the UK and abroad, spotlighting innovation and best practice in culture, sport and tourism. Case studies
Music makes the world go round – the role of music in social cohesion, identity and wellbeing
This briefing looks at how music, particularly live music, supports social cohesion, cultural heritage and identity, and health and wellbeing, drawing on studies, reports and examples from around the world. Read the briefing.
Taste Cumbria Food Festival: Boosting local economy and showcasing regional talent
The Taste Cumbria food festival, initiated in 2010 to revitalise Cockermouth post-floods, has significantly grown. This article explores how the council has leveraged local businesses and tourism to showcase Cumbrian culture. Read the article.
Discover more LGIU resources – from in-depth policy briefings to guest articles to case studies – on culture sport and tourism. Go to the topic page.
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