1. Lambeth Programmes Update
Nathan Vasey
Business, Culture and Investment Manager
London Borough of Lambeth

2. Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone

3. Lambeth is full of opportunity
Lambeth is at the forefront of artistic excellence and business innovation in the creative and digital world. Working with employers to tackle inequality in the creative and digital industries is a key priority within ‘Creative Ways to Grow’ – Lambeth’s Creative & Digital Industries Strategy for Growth which was endorsed by Cabinet in late 2018.

5. But its creative economy lacks diversity
42% of Lambeth residents BAME
11% of creative jobs held by BAME employees
Women, people with disabilities, and those from lower income backgrounds underrepresented and less likely to be in senior roles
92% of the creative workforce from more advantaged socio-economic groups, compared to 66% in the wider economy

6. Meeting the challenges.
Employer practises and biases
Lack of social networks
Visibility and understanding of education and career pathways
Ebacc – take up of arts related subjects dropping
Collective fundraising
Collective piloting of new approaches
Scaling projects that work

7. Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone - Context
Brixton and the wider area is renowned for its extraordinary character, rich diversity and cultural heritage. It has significant potential for creative industry growth.
But it has challenges:
Undersupply of workspace and losses of space
Rising prices put existing artists and creative organisations at risk
High levels of inequality
A need to connect local people to opportunity and a changing Brixton

8. Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone

9. Strategic objectives and targets
Space We will protect and grow spaces for creative production, creating a step change in the volume of workspace in the CEZ Jobs A major upwards trajectory of well-paid employment for Brixton and its local people Talent Supporting underrepresented groups to realise their dreams and creative potential
4 creative production spaces developed and launched – creating 88,000 sq. ft. of creative production space
Business rates relief to support creative workspaces
Brixton CEZ affordable workspace policy to secure new space
500 young people living in CEZ supported through ELEVATE
3 collaborative projects with schools in CEZ
400 jobs created in CEZ in supported organisations
50 creative businesses relocating in CEZ

10. Strategic objectives and targets
Place Outstanding cultural placemaking initiatives, inspired by the ideas and creativity of local people, showcasing Brixton’s creative past, present and future Networks and support A world class business support ecosystem for creative enterprise Business friendly Service areas across the council will join together to support inclusive growth through Brixton’s creative economy
Major events and opportunities to showcase creativity talent
Brixton Night Time Economy Vision produced
Brixton CEZ Consortium Board and Network (100+ members)
Young Creatives Board to steer the programme and learn new skills
Greater protection for pubs and music venues brought forward in the Local Plan

11. New building projects The Factory Studio Voltaire
Three storey building for 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning. Dedicated to supporting BAME artists and young creatives.
Studio Voltaire
Redevelopment of Studio Voltaire to provide new gallery space, artist studios and a new home for Action Space supporting artists with learning difficulties.