Last updated: 19 March 2025
Next review: 19 March 2026
As a council, we have a unique history of making, innovation and creativity, and an incredible diversity of people that make up our neighbourhoods.
The Cultural Action Plan is designed to enable us to develop stronger communities through culture and creativity, harnessing the power of culture to increase community resilience and unity. This is central to delivering Mission Waltham Forest, the Council’s plan for a more equal borough by 2030.
Culture and creativity will play a key part in tackling the fundamental challenges facing residents by increasing equitable participation, supporting health and wellbeing and building skills and professional opportunities so that a new generation can access a growing creative sector. It outlines key actions, outcomes and measures, structured around six action areas.
Cultural Action Plan areas
Community Powered Culture
Our communities have a central role in cultural participation and making decisions about culture.
Creative Health and Wellbeing
Residents’ health and wellbeing is improved through cultural participation, fostering greater health equity.
Creative Education, Skills and Jobs
Residents, particularly those who face added barriers, have the skills and experience they need to access good jobs in the creative sector.
Cultural Infrastructure and the Creative Economy
Creatives and creative businesses have the space and support they need for inclusive growth.
Creative Neighbourhoods
Our neighbourhoods are enriched through culture and creativity, nurturing a sense of belonging and togetherness.
Culture and Climate
Our creative communities play a key role in collective climate action in Waltham Forest.