Culture Commons

An independent think & do tank dedicated to the UK’s creative, cultural and heritage ecosystem.

[Arts Professional @ArtsPro]

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as chair of Arts Council England (ACE), who is due to take over for a term of four years starting on 1 August this year. https://t.co/1jiQJRuxTM

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

🚨 Yesterday, The English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill became an Act

This is the 1st time ever that #culture has legislative backing within the devolution framework

“2 years of research with partners & national advocacy by @culturecommons has paid off” - @TrevorMacF

[Trevor MacFarlane @TrevorMacF]

Update: the Bill passed final @HouseofCommons stages this wk! So, for the 1st time, sub-regional leaders & communities now have a clear & legislatively backed ability to act in the interests of the #creative #cultural & #heritage sectors as part of the devolution revolution 👇

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Protecting the world-class culture at the heart of our communities

Almost £130 million will help protect and transform 130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries across England

https://t.co/TC6hiikGGZ

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

Devolution isn’t new - it’s been shaping policy for decades

Colleagues in #Scotland have led the way since the 90s

Thanks to @culturecounts and all those who supported our work to secure #culture in the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill 👇

https://t.co/1spRs9aaOl

[Ian Murray MP @IanMurrayMP]

We want everyone to have access to excellent culture wherever they live and to build on the vast talent we have in our world-leading creative industries.

We’ll back Arts Council England as they implement these reforms to ensure arts and culture thrives.

https://t.co/BlO8brfvuO

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

We’re digging into @DCMS @lisanandy response to @margarethodge review into @ace_national

We were pleased to have Margaret’s endorsement for our work on getting #culture into the English Devolution Bill - which now paves the way for many of recommendations to be brought to life…

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Improving access to the Arts! 🎭🎨

Read our response to the ACE Review, setting out plans to reform the way funding is distributed and ensure communities across the country can enjoy arts and culture

🔗 Read the full response here: https://t.co/wMuFjHeRzL

[Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) @CGF_UK]

Congratulations @culturecommons @TrevorMacF for years of advocacy with Westminster, Mayors, peers and civil society. The achievement shifting this Bill signals recognition that culture is a cornerstone of local governance, strengthens communities and delivers public value

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Good news: we've secured The Crucible's future with investment to keep this iconic venue thriving.

It’s a huge boost for the city’s cultural and sporting heritage, and a win for everyone who loves the theatre and snooker.

[Society of London Theatre @SOLTnews]

We welcome the Government’s decision to add culture to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This is an important step in recognising culture as a core part of local growth, regeneration, and community life.

Our statement in full: https://t.co/hCIIJcovov

[Trevor MacFarlane @TrevorMacF]

UK Gov’s draft #NewTowns programme is out 🏘️

Encouraging #culture #sport #leisure recognised as core infrastructure

Now the test: will culture be planned & funded early, shaped by communities, and aligned w/ devo?

We’re working on it @culturecommons

🔗 https://t.co/ocM9QQrBwr

[The Stage @TheStage]

Culture has been added to the landmark devolution bill, in a move that has been described as “one of the most significant shifts in cultural policy for a generation”.

Read more 👇 https://t.co/bu1YRiuWtV

[Trevor MacFarlane @TrevorMacF]

🚨 #Culture will be going into the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

After two years of intensive research, policy design and advocacy, the government has now adopted @culturecommons proposals to put #culture at the heart of its flagship #devolution reforms!

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

A significant step for cultural #devolution in England

Baroness @margarethodge backed @CultureCommons’ call to include ‘Culture & Heritage’ in the Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill @DCMS Select Committee yesterday

Momentum is building!👇

🔗 https://t.co/MIzCViUXpz

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

Happy World Book Day!

Today is all about inspiring children and young people to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives.

#WorldBookDay #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

“#Devolution that ignores culture & heritage is bureaucracy, not empowerment.” @TrevorMacF

These sectors underpin place, pride and prosperity - yet they’re missing from the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill.

Here’s how we can fix that👇

🔗 https://t.co/MIzCViVvf7

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

@WhatNextCulture @ace_national Brilliant session folks!

[Culture Commons @culturecommons]

A breakdown of the UK Gov’s £1.5bn cultural infrastructure announcement - what’s in it, how it’s landing, and early thoughts on why it matters…

👉 https://t.co/pY8ta0iKI8

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

£1.5 BILLION investment will keep the doors open at thousands of museums, libraries, arts venues, theatres and galleries across the UK

The funding will support capital projects and preserve the institutions that help tell our national story and bring communities together

https://t.co/1XR5NDIsxL

[Trevor MacFarlane @TrevorMacF]

Today’s £1.2bn @DCMS investment reflects sustained advocacy from organisations incl. English Civic Museums Network via @derbymuseums @BM_AG @LeedsMuseums @BarnsleyMuseums

Was proud to help the push w/ an evidence-based advocacy report via @culturecommons

https://t.co/TzCFz1e1JY