Scottish Government

Implementation of the National Cultural Strategy:
Draft Guidance for Scottish Local Authorities

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The consultation period ends on January 13, 2003. Please send responses to:

Yvonne Georgeson
Scottish Executive Education Department
National Cultural Strategy Unit
1-A
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ

Yvonne.georgeson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contents

Executive summary
Status and structure of the guidance
Part 1: Scope and purpose of guidance
Part 2: Why cultural activities are important, and the role of the Scottish Executive's National Cultural Strategy
Part 3: The role of local authorities
Part 4: Partnerships and community planning
Part 5: Best Value and performance management (including consultation, 40 planning, budget-setting and performance management)
Part 6: Authorities' 9 major cultural activities
References