Playing Their Part: culture and sport's contribution to local life in the capital

London’s local authorities play a vital role in making London the most exciting cultural city in the world.

They support internationally renowned arts centres, local library services, vibrant festivals, carnivals and events, affordable and accessible sport facilities, a network of parks and open spaces that make our capital one of the greenest in the world, fascinating museums, historic buildings and more.

As well as playing their part in enabling London to be an internationally renowned cultural capital, boroughs are also delivering highly valued local cultural and sport services - services that authorities can demonstrate have a positive impact on people’s lives and improve satisfaction with their area.

With an introduction from Cllr. Chris Roberts, Executive Member for Culture, Tourism and 2012, the Playing Their Part factsheets provide evidence on how culture and sport help improve Londoners’ quality of life and give examples of best practice across the boroughs.

Below you can download each factsheet individually, or all as a set.

• playing their part: complete set Opens in a new window
• playing their part: introduction Opens in a new window
• playing their part in economic regeneration Opens in a new window
• playing their part in health Opens in a new window
• playing their part in the lives of children and young people Opens in a new window
• playing their part in physical regeneration and placemaking Opens in a new window
• playing their part in community cohesion Opens in a new window.

Download the Playing their Part, London Councils’ cultural policy document Opens in a new window