Within the planning system, the strategic framework sets the policy for sub-regional and local planning. Cultural priorities therefore need to be integrated into strategic planning documents, to enable the provision of culture and sport at regional and sub-regional levels.

Key opportunities for strategic culture and sport planning

• Culture and sport planning in relation to major infrastructure decisions

• Culture and sport as a major cross-cutting theme

• Cultural and sporting strategies as key to regional regeneration, and

• Culture and creativity and healthy, active communities as key to regional economic development.

Visit the Regional and sub-regional spatial strategies for further information.