Methods for Exhausting Levelling Up Assets
** reboot: Levelling Up Your Creative Industries Game for Local Authorities**
Hey there, dive into this treasure trove of insights aimed at Local Authorities (LAs) contemplating investments in their creative industries. This collection of resources can help you navigate the sector and find valuable research and advice about its potential. Keep in mind the Shared Prosperity Fund, for which LAs need to submit bids by 1 August 2022. The info gathered here will provide useful insights long after the fund's deadline.
Regardless of the specific region you're based in across the United Kingdom, our hope is that these pages offer valuable guidance for your creative industry investments. Here's a rundown of what you can explore:
- 8 things you gotta know about the Creative Industries
- Creative Industries national statistics
- Success stories and learning points from past projects
- Strategies to unearth more about your local creative sector
- Further reading and research
- Learnings from the UKRI's Creative Clusters Programme, courtesy of Andrew Chitty, Challenge Director
Picture courtesy of Lorna Simpson - The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead
Binge-worthy Further Reading and References
Here's a selection of intriguing studies touching on various aspects of the creative industries:
A First Look at Connections Between the Presence of Creative Industries and the Wider Urban Economy (2020)
This research pored over Business Structure Database data for UK cities to explore connections between the creative industries sector and wider urban economics.
Authors: Gutierrez-Posada, D. and Nathan, M. Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, CityREDI University of Birmingham and UCL. More details: https://www.our website/blog/a-first-look-at-connections
How to cite: Gutierrez-Posada, D. and Nathan, M. (2020) A first look at connections between the presence of creative industries and the wider urban economy, Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, CityREDI University of Birmingham and UCL.
Createch Activity in the UK (2021)
An analysis of businesses at the nexus of creative and technology: who they are, where they're based, and their needs.
Author: Mateos-Garcia, J. More details: our website/research-reports/createch-activity-in-the-uk
How to cite: Mateos-Garcia, J. (2021) Createch Activity in the UK. Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and Nesta.
Creative Industries Radar: Mapping the UK's creative clusters and microclusters (2020)
A fresh mapping technique was used to understand the clustering of UK creative businesses by analyzing the websites of 200,000 firms.
Authors: Siepel, J., Camerani, R., Masucci, M., Velez Ospina, J., Casadei, P. and Bloom, M. Multiple: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and The University of Sussex. Details: our website/research-reports/creative-radar and an interactive map available from: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=007e1de4a01a46b196ad2ccaed20eb3b&extent=-20.3307,49.5899,17.1766,59.5069
How to cite: Siepel, J., Camerani, R., Masucci, M., Velez Ospina, J., Casadei, P. and Bloom, M. Multiple: (2020) Creative Industries Radar: Mapping the UK's creative clusters and microclusters; Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and The University of Sussex
...and lots more fascinating reads! Don't forget to check out the full collection to get the lowdown on the secrets of success in the creative industries—and maybe even find some fresh inspiration for your own projects.
Big shoutout to Nerys Evans, seconded from UKRI, and Gail Caig at the Creative Industries Council for their valuable assistance in compiling this resource.
Image credit: Lorna Simpson - The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead
Further reading and references
A First Look at Connections Between the Bresence of Creative Industries and the Wider Urban Economy (2020)
Authors: Gutierrez-Posada, D. and Nathan, M. Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, CityREDI University of Birmingham and UCL.
Details: Gutierrez-Posada, D. and Nathan, M. (2020) A first look at connections between the presence of creative industries and the wider urban economy, Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, CityREDI University of Birmingham and UCL.
Createch Activity in the UK (2021)
Author: Mateos-Garcia, J.
Details: our website/research-reports/createch-activity-in-the-uk
How to cite: Mateos-Garcia, J. (2021) Createch Activity in the UK. Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and Nesta.
Creative Industries Radar: Mapping the UK's creative clusters and microclusters (2020)
Authors: Siepel, J., Camerani, R., Masucci, M., Velez Ospina, J., Casadei, P. and Bloom, M. Multiple: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and The University of Sussex
Details: our website/research-reports/creative-radar and an interactive map available from: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=007e1de4a01a46b196ad2ccaed20eb3b&extent=-20.3307,49.5899,17.1766,59.5069
How to cite: Siepel, J., Camerani, R., Masucci, M., Velez Ospina, J., Casadei, P. and Bloom, M. Multiple: (2020) Creative Industries Radar: Mapping the UK's creative clusters and microclusters; Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and The University of Sussex
...and many more exciting reads! Remember to explore the full collection for a deeper dive into the secrets of the creative industries' success.
- The research titled 'A First Look at Connections Between the Presence of Creative Industries and the Wider Urban Economy' (2020), authored by Gutierrez-Posada and Nathan, examines the relationship between the creative industries sector and wider urban economics using Business Structure Database data for UK cities.
- Mateos-Garcia's (2021) analysis 'Createch Activity in the UK' investigates businesses at the intersection of creative and technology, shedding light on who they are, where they're based, and their specific needs.
- 'Creative Industries Radar: Mapping the UK's creative clusters and microclusters' (2020), authored by Siepel, Camerani, Masucci, Velez Ospina, Casadei, and Bloom, employs a novel mapping technique to understand the clustering of UK creative businesses by examining the websites of 200,000 firms.
- Delving into the creative industries research landscape, you'll come across numerous intriguing studies aimed at unlocking the secrets of success within the sector.
- In your quest for insights on the creative industries, don't forget the potential role of education-and-self-development and policy-and-legislation policies in shaping the future of the sector and its regions.
- Policy-makers, housebound in their high offices, might find the evidence provided by these studies valuable in supporting their decision-making regarding investments in creative industries.
- Success stories and learning points from past projects can offer valuable lessons for Local Authorities (LAs) eyeing potential investments in their creative industries.
- In addition to research, staying abreast of general-news trends and internationalisation developments in the creative industries can help LAs better understand the global landscape and dynamically adapt their strategies.
- Innovation and skills are crucial components in the development of any thriving creative industry, both for existing talent clusters and emerging microclusters.
- The UKRI's Creative Clusters Programme, as highlighted by Andrew Chitty, Challenge Director, offers invaluable learnings for communities seeking to foster regional growth in the creative industries.
- Through education and self-development, politicians, policymakers, and industry leaders can equip themselves with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about the creative industries, shaping a brighter future for the sector and the communities it serves.
