living places partners

The central government department responsible for policy on housing, planning, regional and local government and the fire service. It leads the Government’s agenda for creating sustainable communities. It also has responsibility for the Social Exclusion Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit, and the Government Offices for the Regions.

The government department responsible for policy on sport, culture and the media. The national cultural agencies are non-departmental bodies sponsored by the DCMS.

The national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery. Arts Council England provides the bedrock of arts funding in England and has a major role in brokering local partnerships and building capacity to deliver public access to the arts.

The Government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. It works directly with architects, planners, designers, developers and clients, offering them guidance on projects that shape the public realm in the form of hands-on advice. It also inspires the public to demand more from buildings and spaces.

The Government's statutory adviser on the historic environment, protecting England's heritage by promoting awareness, understanding and enjoyment of it. It seeks to unlock the potential of the historic environment through sustainable management of the best of the past in partnership with national and local decision makers.

The national development agency for museums, libraries and archives, leading the drive to connect people to the wealth of knowledge and information, creativity and inspiration available through museums, libraries and archives.

Responsible for promoting and investing in sport, helping the government meet its sporting objectives in this country and distributing both Lottery and Exchequer funds to community sport.