London’s creative industries represent a large chunk of the capital’s economy. In 2015, the contribution of the creative industries in the capital was estimated at £42 billion.[1]
The Mayor’s draft Cultural Strategy for London builds on the principle of “culture for all Londoners” and has four core priorities:
- Love London – more people experiencing and creating culture on their doorstep
- Culture and Good Growth – supporting, saving and sustaining cultural places and spaces
- Creative Londoners – investing in a diverse creative workforce for the future
- World City – maintaining a global powerhouse in a post-Brexit world
On Monday, the London Assembly Economy Committee will discuss the Mayor’s draft Culture Strategy and how it will deliver on its commitments. The guests are:
- Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries
- Ben Evans, Chair, Cultural Leadership Board
- Shonagh Manson, Assistant Director, Culture & Creative Industries, Greater London Authority
- Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader of the Council, London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Sharon Ament, Director, Museum of London
- Jenny Waldman CBE, Director, 14-18 NOW
The meeting will take place on Monday, 26 March from 10:00am in The Chamber (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- London’s creative industries GLA Economics, July 2017. This accounts for 11.1 per cent of total Gross Value Added in London.
- Full agenda papers.
- Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Economy Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- London Assembly Economy Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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