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Technical Notes 2026, Issue 95 - EDLCT – Culture, Leisure and Sport Strategy 2026-2031

  • Report by:

    Ann Davie, Chief Executive

  • TN Number:

    095-26

  • Subject:

    EDLCT – Culture, Leisure and Sport Strategy 2026-2031

  • Responsible Officer:

    Karin Jackson, General Manager - EDLCT

  • Publication:

    This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared out with the Council.

Details

The purpose of this Technical Note is to provide an update on the development and launch of the EDLCT Culture, Leisure and Sport Strategy 2026-2031.  

Background

  • In October 2024 EDLCT began an extensive engagement and consultation with staff, partners, national organisations and the general public (including a survey design specifically for children & young people), with a view to developing a new EDLCT Culture, Leisure & Sport Strategy
  • Respondents were asked to comment on a draft vision, mission statement and key priorities. Over 1,000 surveys were completed, with 95% of respondents agreeing with the vision and mission statement and 62% agreeing with all ten key priorities
  • The Council’s Corporate Communications team then designed a document for publication, using StoryMap, a piece of software which allows the strategy to be embedded into the EDLCT website making the strategy fully accessible and allows for new content to be added as required
  • Following a presentation to the EDLCT Board on Wednesday 24 June 2026, the EDLCT Culture, Leisure & Sport Strategy was approved and the strategy will now be launched
  • The strategic objectives and priority areas are aligned through the Trust’s BIP and will be monitored and reported on through HGIOS and Board Reports.