Creative workspace is playing an increasingly important role in regeneration plans across the UK. This two-hour webinar is tailored for officers in local or regional government exploring how creative workspace can contribute to local growth and place-based regeneration.
This webinar offers practical insights from senior officers in Middlesbrough, Hull, and Luton, each with experience of delivering creative, maker-friendly workspaces as part of local strategy.
Topics include:
• What is maker-friendly workspace—and how is it different from office use?
• Affordability and deliverability in practice.
• Effective collaboration between colleagues working in culture, assets & development.
• Demonstrating long-term community and economic value.
The panel:
• Jon Wakeman, Artistic Director, East Street Arts
• Karen Watson, co-founder, East Street Arts
• Peter Heslip, Director of Visual Arts, Arts Council England
• Paul Holloway, Arts & Culture Manager, Hull City Council
• Marie Kirbyshaw, Chief Executive, The Culture Trust, Luton
• Gaye Kirby, Head of Culture, Middlesbrough Council
• Michelle McPhee, Strategic Town Centre Manager, Middlesbrough Council
• Anna Byrne, Director, Creative Factory, Middlesbrough
This webinar was part of the Creative Workspace Network and supported by Arts Council England.
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