The primary purpose of the Cultural Task Group is to maximise the contribution of culture to Liverpool’s regeneration and the delivery of the city’s Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS).

The group develops effective relationships between Liverpool First Strategic Issue Partnerships (SIPs), including public, private, voluntary and community service providers and other cultural stakeholders.

It oversees the development, implementation and performance management of the Liverpool First Cultural Strategy, through monitoring the impact and outcomes, ensuring clear lines of accountability.

Download a copy of the Cultural Strategy

• Liverpool First Cultural Strategy 2009-14 (PDF 663kb)

To aid in the delivery of the cultural strategy, along with elements of the SCS and Local Area Agreement (LAA), a cultural action plan has been developed. This plan has been approved by the Executive Board, subject to comments received by board members.

Download a copy of the Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan

• Liverpool First Cultural Strategy Delivery Plan (Word 2mb)
• Liverpool First Cultural Strategy recommendations (Excel 63kb) 

The group promotes the quality and sustainability of the cultural sector, builds on its current strengths and realises opportunities for development and investment. It is also the voice of the cultural sectors in Liverpool adding weight, authority and validity to their aspirations. 

The group also contributes to Liverpool First’s vision for the city and the delivery of the SCS and LAA.

How does the task group work?

The task group comprises 17 members, who come from a range of city organisations from LIPA to Liverpool Cathedral.

It meets once every quarter and meeting minutes will be posted on this site as and when they are made available.

Liverpool Cultural Champions

Liverpool now has five grass-roots cultural champions, who will help boost the profile and delivery of cultural activities in Liverpool's neighbourhoods.

And the Champions are, from left to right:

Paul Argent, of Heatherdale Road, Mossley Hill says 'Biennial changed the way he understands modern art'. Has now become a guide too and will be representing South Liverpool.

Donna Williamson, of Canalaside Road, Vauxhall was inspired by The Folly, which she helped with as a volunteer at The Rotunda. Donna will be representing City & North.

Kristal Clark, of Sherwell Close, Wavertree volunteered to help at AND Festival at FACT and ‘realised there was more to life than work and the pub. She will be representing South Central. 

Becky Smith, of Romley Street, Walton who was supports people with learning disabilities and was inspired by how Superlambananas engaged them. Becky will be representing Alt Valley.

Barbara McGrouther, of Ellerslie Road, Tuebrook became an ‘08 Volunteer in late 2007 and can’t forget Respectacles exhibition. She loves showing people Turning The Place Over too on Tithbarn Street. Barbara will be Liverpool East's Champion.

The champions will promote the arts in each of the five districts of the city in a bid to expand the range of events taking place across the city.

Each champion will shadow councillors and help raise awareness of events in a move which is intended the build on the legacy of Capital of Culture year. Champions are busy attending lots of events and compiling a "cultural blog" about their activities - the blog can be accessed here.

They will also be invited to report to neighbourhood committees once a year, and in return they will receive free tickets to culture events. 

Winners were announced at a glitering civic ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall, hosted by Lord Mayor Mike Storey and compared by Dean Sullivan. There were performances by Liverpool's Signing Choir, Young Comedian of the Year, Liam Fieldstead and a video showing performances from the Merseyside Dance Initiative.

Impacts 08

Following a five year research project looking into the economic and social impacts European Capital of Culture had on Liverpool during its tenure in 2008, the results of the Impacts 08 team have been released. Impacts 08 provides a unique insight into the economic and cultural benefits Liverpool has seen since the city won the bid to host European Capital of Culture in 2003. The research was commissioned by Liverpool City Council and conducted jointly by University of Liverpool and John Moore's University.

On Friday 12 March the 08 Impacts team, led by Dr Beatriz Garcia gave an overview of the findings of the report. Guests were then invited to attend workshops and discussion panels to understand fully the key aspects of the research on the city and its national/international reputation.

To download the full report and for more in-depth information, please visit the Impacts 08 website.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Culture minutes 11 March, 2010 (PDF 2.3mb)
• Culture agenda 11 March, 2010  (PDF 210kb)
• Culture minutes 16 December, 2009 (PDF 115kb)
• Culture minutes 10 August, 2009 (PDF 110kb)
• Culture minutes 20 May, 2009 (PDF 107kb)
• Culture Minutes 31 March, 2009 (PDF 115kb)
• Culture minutes 28 October, 2008 (PDF 98kb)

Useful documents

• Place Survey presentation - Graham Boxer (PowerPoint 1mb)
• Find Your Talent presentation (PDF 1.2mb)
• Supplementary document for 16 December meeting - Embedding Shared Heritage in London (PDF 3.75mb)
• Presentation to Culture Task Group 10 August, 2009 (PowerPoint 866kb)

Partner briefing sheets

After each meeting the Culture Task Group will produce partner updates, which condense down the discussions and decisions of meetings into an easy-to-read two-page briefing. These can be downloaded below.

Document download

• 11 March 2010 (63kb)

Future meetings

• 23 September, venue to be decided - 14:00 - 16:00
• 03 March 2011, venue to be decided - 14:00 - 16:00
• 7 June 2011, venue to be decided - 14:00 - 16:00.