Cultural strategy contribution session

Help to shape a new Cultural Strategy for Royal Sutton Coldfield

This is a dedicated session for accompanied young people and individuals representing youth groups, associations and clubs. We are keen to hear not just from those who work with children and young people, but also to capture youth voice itself.

Culture connects people with the places they live and provides a sense of belonging. A thriving cultural offer contributes to our health and wellbeing, stimulates economic growth, and supports business, making Sutton Coldfield a place where people want to live, work, and play.

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council has appointed Trueman Change engage with residents, identify local priorities, and ensure that a broad range of views contribute to a cultural strategy for the town, and a programme to celebrate 500 years of the Town’s Royal Charter (the quincentenary) in 2028. We’re running a series of workshops for local groups to take part in, where we’ll explore in fun and interactive ways, what you enjoy, what you want to see more of, and how you’d like culture to shape life in Sutton Coldfield.

Culture includes:

• Music, theatre, and dance

• Local history, heritage, traditions, and stories

• Multicultural activities celebrating those from diverse backgrounds and ethnic heritage

• Community events, festival, parades, and outdoor celebrations

• Religious ceremonies and festivals

• Literature and poetry

• Food

• Performing arts

• Nature, green spaces, and parks

• Visual arts and crafts

• Libraries

• Sport and leisure

• Film, photography, and digital creativity

What is a Cultural Strategy?

A Cultural Strategy is a guide or plan for a specific place, with an overarching vision, or ambition that the strategy will deliver. To help develop a plan for Sutton Coldfield for the next 10 years, we want to hear from a broad range of groups; people of all ages, whether you take part in creative or cultural activities, attend events, or have not been involved in either for a while.

Part of the session will include hearing your thoughts on how the town could celebrate 500 years since King Henry VIII granted the Royal Charter. We are starting to look at how local arts, heritage, culture, environment, and sport could mark the occasion.

By registering for this workshop, you are confirming that you have read and agree to the following Terms and Conditions:

• Participation is voluntary and participants may withdraw at any time without giving reason 
• No financial reward is offered or provided 
• Any quotes or opinions will be captured anonymously - no individuals will be quoted 
• Children must be accompanied by a parent/responsible adult who will be responsible for the child at all times 
• Photography will take place at the event for the purposes of feedback and inclusion within the strategy. Please let us know if you do not consent to images of your child being used 
• We are committed to creating a safe, respectful environment. Bullying, harassment, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated 
• Personal data will be collected only for the purpose of organising and safely running the workshop. Data will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the privacy policy of Trueman Change 

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