0% business rates for not-for-profit orgnisations, encouraging people to the high street, providing space and regenerating areas
15% stamp duty on artwork sold at auction to raise funds for art education
Audiences should look like taxpayers
The Case
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The arts open up a world of opportunity and creativity to our children, allowing them to build confidence, learn exciting new skills and see the world in a different light.
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78% of children that took part in the “in harmony” project showed improved performance in all subjects – The arts make education fun and accessible.
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Children from low income families that take part in arts activity at school are three times more likely to get a degree than those who don’t
The Issue
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There has been a drop of 14% in children choosing art subjects since 2010
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1,100 fewer students chose an arts subject at A’level than in 2010
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The current curriculum discourages schools from offering art subjects at GCSE and A’Level
Proposal
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All schools should offer art subjects at GCSE and A’Level and have access to properly trained art specialist to ensure young people have the best possible arts experience.
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STEAM not STEM – The arts should be included as a core subject.
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End to discount codes - Each subject should have same the weighting.
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Extend loans so they are available to post-grad students
EDUCATION
ECONOMY
Proposal
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Further investment in the arts - 50p per person per year to be spent on art creating a sustainable budget and investment.
The Issue
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Since 2010 Arts Council funding / investment has been cut by one third
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Local authority funding / investments in the arts has been reduced by up to 50% in some regions
The Case
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For every £1 spent on the arts £2.01 in generated in the wider economy
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Businesses in the UK arts and culture industry generated an aggregate turnover of £12.4 billion in 2011
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Jobs – 370,000 employed directly and indirectly through arts and culture sector
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Proposal
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Supporting the NHS in providing a range of creative preventative and recovery activities.
The Issue
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The NHS is having to cut back funding on creative practice due to budget constraints.
The Case
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Two thirds of people that took part in art activity in 2011/12 say that taking part in arts can improve people’s sense of wellbeing.
IMMIGRATION & EUROPE
Proposal
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Continue to stay within Europe
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Ensure that we continue to freedom of trade and movement
The Issue
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Heavy handed immigration policy threatens to make us a more insular society, scared to try new experiences.
The Case
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Sharing ideas and new experiences helps us to better understand new cultures and learn new creative practices.
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65% think arts have a role in bringing communities together
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Artists are entrepreneurs trading with organisations and individuals across Europe and brining tax revenue back to the UK
SOCIETY
Proposal
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Auditing arts provision in each local authority to ensure people are aware of the provision available and the contribution made to the local economy.
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Ensuring each Council has a Culture / Arts Strategy that addresses the key issues as outlined above
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Ensuring that each local authority has an arts budget and at least one dedicated arts officer
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Arts must be a consideration in any major planning consideration, ensuring that people have a healthy environment in which to work, live and learn.
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Establishment of Creative Hub Zones, throughout the UK including one in Camberley
The Issue
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The arts are not a mandatory provision for local authorities and many have seen arts services completely cut, or given to one person as part of their portfolio.
The Case
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There is a lack of arts provision available to the wider population
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Arts need to woven into the fabric of our society ensuring that everyone benefits.
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The UK is ranked 4 best out of 50 (according to the nations brand index) as an interesting and exciting place for contemporary culture
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3 out of 5 adults say that having more arts and culture in their local area would make it a better place to live