cultural strategy
Bexley Council recently adopted its Cultural Strategy, aiming to boost investment and enhance cultural offerings across the borough.
Bexley Council adopted its new Cultural Strategy in April 2026, alongside an Economic Growth Strategy, to boost investment, create jobs, and enhance the borough's cultural offerings. The Leader of the Council, Councillor David Leaf, noted these strategies are designed to attract investment and foster inclusive growth.
The Cultural Strategy aims to leverage arts and culture for future growth, shaping delivery models for the Arts Centre operator procurement process. It forms part of a broader vision for Bexley to be 'Ready for tomorrow, growing for a better future', as outlined in the Economic Growth Strategy approved in March 2026.
Key facts
- Bexley Council adopted new Economic Growth and Cultural Strategies on April 15, 2026. Source
- The strategies aim to boost investment, create jobs, and enhance the borough's cultural offerings. Source
- Councillor David Leaf, Leader of the Council, highlighted the strategies' design to attract investment. Source
- Bexley Council approved its Economic Growth Strategy on March 17, 2026. Source
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