1. Overview of new policy and legislation Cllr Chris White, Chair LGG Culture Tourism & Sport Board 06/06/11 www.local.gov.uk

2. Coalition policy to date

3. The reform programme

4. Local government’s offer “We need nothing less than a transformation of the way the public sector works, to deliver savings by giving power to the people who know their areas best” Baroness Eaton LGA Chairman £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £

5. What does this mean for culture and leisure? Nationally…. A 25% reduction in funding Reform NDPBs A clear focus on the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, growth through tourism, boosting Big Society & universal broadband

6. ….Locally Huge budget pressures – have we reached the limit of more for less? Changing improvement landscape Different relationships with NDPBs

7. But new opportunities too Community budgets Sector led improvement Transfer of public health to councils Huge pressures on social care to deliver more independent living and personalisation New models service delivery Commissioning

8. Our sector is cutting edge We need to focus on capturing and sharing learning

9. Stay in touch! cts@local.gov.uk www.local.gov.uk 2012 Games e-bulletin Culture, tourism and sport e-bulletin