Arts and Culture Local Democracy Group

The Arts and Culture Local Democracy Group (LDG) brings together community members who are passionate about strengthening the creative life of the Inner West.

Purpose

The purpose of the Arts and Culture Local Democracy Group (LDG) is to:

  • Contribute to achieving community outcomes as set out in the Inner West Community Strategic Plan and implementation of Council’s four-year Delivery Program
  • Provide input into development and implementation of Inner West policies, strategic plans and/or programs as related to arts and culture as requested.
  • Serve as a resource for Council in relation to matters which Council resolves to bring before the LDG for input.
  • Provide input into the development and implementation of the Cultural Strategy.

Terms of Reference (PDF, 324.02KB)

Policy challenges

Over the term, this group will deliberate on the following policy challenges and report back to Council every six months on the progress.

  • The Inner West is home to more artists and people employed in the creative sector per capita than anywhere else in NSW. How can Council work with these local networks and industry experts to support and grow our local creative sector sustainably?
  • How can the development and implementation of the new Inner West Cultural Strategy best support the local creative sector?  

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this group, please contact:

Naomi Bower, Cultural Planning & Policy Leader

naomi.bower@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

02 9335 2249

Agendas and minutes

Page last updated: 16 Apr 2026