The wrong kind of rain

We need more speeches that talk of joy. This was an energetic and hopeful speech, rooted in evidence as well as passion. Great to hear

My speech from #LabourConference23 today on The Labour Party's plans for creative industries:

youtu.be/HSUgtyHkzfY

Well that was very encouraging Thangam Debbonaire 😃
Space to Create sounds visionary and inspiring - having delivered the first phase of CreativeEstuary I can see huge value in taking a national strategic approach to cultural infrastructure and to an emerging creative curriculum

We're a thriving 'Creative Corridor' growing out of the Thames Estuary Production Corridor vision & evidence, with an incredibly wide range of partners in the CCIs sector, HE, developers, and local government. We'd love to work with you to develop the vision & create more growth.

University of Glasgow College of Arts Partnership Catalyst Ulster University Queen's Communities and Place (QCAP) Market Development Association Georgina Aasgaard University of Liverpool Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Mersey Care NHS FT 🏳️‍🌈 CHART Swansea University Read more about the #CreativeCommunities programme and our phase two 🇬🇧 policy labs & partners survey in this new Arts and Humanities Research Council blog post!

ukri.org/blog/creative-…

2wks to the inspiring #PlacemakingWeekEurope & our civic engagement workshop with Gemeente Amsterdam, news.vn.ua, InnerCircle, @coherentcities.
Six challenges in 75 minutes: it’s going to be intense! Join us Thurs 28.09 11:45.
Paul Augarde Sandra Perez

placemaking-europe.eu/pwe/strasbourg…

Want to apply to #NationalLottery Project Grants? We don’t want there to be any barriers to making an application, so if you have an access need – get in touch with us. We can help! 😀

Find out more about the support we offer 👉 buff.ly/32apzVj

Taking a broad view of the value (not just financial) of investing in creativity: ukri.org/blog/voices-ho… Excellent article by Christopher Smith UK Research and Innovation. That's why CreativeLandTrust is making space for art.

🎙️ Delighted to have joined Mustafa Sherif's Urbanistica Podcast for the second time, discussing the intricate planning of Placemaking Week Europe. Unveiled the details of the upcoming edition in Strasbourg, set for September 26-29 Placemaking Europe
open.spotify.com/episode/7eRjOg…

Join me at #PlacemakingWeekEurope 2023 to talk about how we can transform our communities into thriving hubs of creativity and connection. I'm convening a panel to talk about the role of culture in purposeful placemaking
Tickets eventbrite.com/e/640182943417
Placemaking Europe

I am so proud to have assembled such a powerful and brilliant Advisory Board to support and guide Creative Estuary and its new Director over the next few years. Just one more week for me and then it’s time to explore new opportunities

Now is the time for Labour to u-turn on their green u-turn and double down on a well funded and fair green transition. Show some leadership nationally and internationally or be left looking foolish as other countries do what we haven’t got the guts to do.

What's next?

Cheering police at Pride as they move into disrupt a protest is where we’re at.

What incredibly sad news. One of the truly brilliant people in British politics and civil society, I’ve admired his commitment and integrity for many years. A huge loss www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.co…

Very pleased to recognise great work of Sarah Dance Emma Wilcox CreativeEstuary at #ThamesEstuaryGrowthBoard meeting this afternoon. #ThamesEstuaryProductionCorridor Essex County Council Kent County Council Locate in Kent Max Farrell Prof Samer Bagaeen MRTPI FRICS 😶

Just over a week to go until the closing date for applications to be the new Director of CreativeEstuary
It's been an honour to lead this project for the past 4 yrs, working with a hugely talented & passionate team and partners creativeestuary.com/opportunity/cr… #ArtsJobs #Leadership

On Wednesday the Climate Change Committee will publish its latest report on the UK’s 🇬🇧 progress in dealing with the #ClimateCrisis , inc expected advice govt should halt all new roads unless there are exceptional circumstances theguardian.com/environment/20…

Great to see strong #ThamesEstuaryGrowthBoard presence in support! Brilliant again from Sarah Dance Emma Wilcox and all CreativeEstuary