The Pride in Place strategy highlights the role of arts, culture and heritage in rebuilding communities Read more
Creativity in all its forms can have a positive impact on health & wellbeing, and help build communities and a sense of place. Creative Lives works with creative groups, arts organisations, policy makers, funders, and creative individuals to improve and expand the landscape in which creative participation takes place.
We do this at a local and national level through advocacy and policy work, such as responding to relevant government consultations, carrying out research, and holding networking and influencing events.
An overview of our strategic priorities, policy and advocacy work on behalf of local creativity Read more
Recent policy and research developments affecting local creative groups across the UK and Ireland Read more
Our response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England by Baroness Margaret Hodge (January 2026) Read more
Creative Lives submitted a response to Angela Leitch's review - here's what we think of her findings. Read more
Creative Lives' written response Read more
Creative Lives' response to the Civil Society Covenant consultation from the UK Government Read more
Creative Lives' response to the report Cultural engagement in Scotland, from the Scottish Government Read more
Read Creative Lives' submission to the Scottish Government's local governance review Read more
Our Scotland Policy and Partnerships Coordinator, David McDonald, reflects on addressing the Scottish Parliament's cross-party group on culture and communities Read more
With input from Creative Lives and others, SCA has updated its vision for the future. Read more
Creative Lives' board member, Catherine Mugonyi sends out a call for action to ensure voluntary arts groups are valued and funded. Read more
How Creative Lives connects local grassroots groups with the Scottish Government Read more
Our contributions to local and national government policy-shaping Read more
Across Northern Ireland from citizens through to local councils and Arts Council Northern Ireland we are engaged in developing a range of arts strategies and cultural policies. Get an overview of the cultural strategy landscape and some insights and provocations Read more