Our Culture:
A Cultural Strategy for the London Borough of Bexley 2003-2008

 
The Cultural Vision for Bexley

What is clear is how pervasive and important cultural provision and activity is within the life of the Borough. It is not just important for its own sake, but as an integral part of dealing with broader issues of health, social services, education, environmental protection, regeneration and community development.

It is also clear that culture is not - and must not be seen as - individual and separate elements (the arts, sport, libraries etc.), but as an interwoven and fundamental fabric and backdrop to the quality of life and identities of the Borough's residents and communities.

Based on this a common purpose and vision for the future development of culture in Bexley has been developed. The vision statement below sets out the rationale and priorities for the development of culture over the next five years. It is a vision statement developed by the Council and by the many partners - voluntary and statutory - involved in delivering cultural opportunities, or for whom culture can make a contribution to their own agendas.

"We will develop cultural opportunities and activities to improve health, promote social inclusion, develop skills throughout life, contribute to the safety, economy and wealth of the Borough, and develop an individual and community sense of worth and identity.

We will do this by:

• maximising the impact and contribution of culture to address the key needs and identified priorities of the Borough, as set out in the Community Strategy;
• maintaining and developing the cultural infrastructure of the Borough to protect and enhance its quality of life;
• promoting the culture of Bexley, to revitalise its image and to provide a clear and dynamic identity for the Borough."

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