Culture strategy is unveiled by Perth and Kinross Council
Perth and Kinross Council has this week published its strategic priorities for culture.
The document, described as an important part of Perth’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid, sets out the council’s vision, which is“to be at the heart of Scotland’s cultural landscape, and celebrate our distinctive cultural past, present and future - for everyone.”
The local authority aims to increase participation in culture by investing in online services, delivering public programmes of national significance, and making culture more accessible to those with support needs.
It’s hoped that the plans will strengthen the tourism economy with the development of new cultural attractions and support for local artists and makers.
The council is investing £53million in capital projects and will deliver its cultural strategy jointly with its key commissioning partners Horsecross Arts and Culture Perth and Kinross, as well as working with other organisations across the area.
Council leader Ian Miller said:“Cultural regeneration is at the heart of our plans for Perth and its surrounding area.
“We have a unique offering, combining our heritage and active community arts organisations with exciting and dynamic future developments.
“Perth is the place for culture!”
The strategic priorities can be found on the website www.pkc.gov.uk/18610