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Greater Manchester Culture Strategy


The first ever Greater Manchester Culture Strategy, Grown in Greater Manchester, Known Around The World, was published in Spring, 2018. The strategy set out a five-year vision for culture across the city region. The strategy drew inspiration from and was supported by the ten districts of Greater Manchester, with a focus on codifying a shared vision for the city region that capitalised on the unique strengths and opportunities available in Greater Manchester.

Our next strategy, CreateGM, will set out how, over the next five years, we can protect, develop, and democratise culture, heritage, and creativity in Greater Manchester so we can continue to share our stories with the world and reap the societal and economic benefits of a thriving creative ecosystem.

Read the CreateGM five year strategy

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In April, 2018, GMCA Published its first ever culture strategy, Grown in Greater Manchester, Known Around The World (PDF, 5.95MB) .

Read the strategy review (PDF, 3.43MB)