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WCC Cultural Strategy 2026-31 now published!

Thank you for taking part in our Cultural Strategy consultation. We are excited to share the final version with you!

Your ideas, comments and experiences have played a key role in shaping Westminster’s Cultural Strategy 2026–31. Over the past few months, we’ve worked closely with residents, community groups, business and cultural partners to create a strategy that is accessible, inclusive and reflective of the city’s diverse cultural identity. 

Find out more and read the strategy here.

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WCC CULTURAL STRATEGY 2026-31

Thank you for taking part in the Cultural Strategy Consultation.

The Strategy has now been published and is available to read here!

Your ideas, comments and experiences have played a key role in shaping Westminster’s Cultural Strategy 2026–31. We’re excited to share the final version with you, and we hope you can see your contribution reflected in its priorities and ambitions.

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Final Cultural Strategy 2026-2031

The final version of the Cultural Strategy has now been published! Read it here!

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Project:Westminster's Cultural Strategy 2026-30
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Westminster City Council Cultural Strategy 2021-2025

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Westminster City Council Cultural Programme

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Timeline

Horizon scanning and research

September 2025 - October 2025
Researching policy references and relevant data demonstrating role of culture to health, wellbeing, skills development, social cohesion, cultural heritage, the creative economy and creative placemaking.

Resident focus groups

July 2025 - July 2025
WCC Strategy and Intelligence conducted 8 hours of in-person focus groups with Westminster residents to explore their engagement with arts and culture.

Online consultation

27 October 2025 - 7 December 2025
Gather online recommendations from local residents, community groups, cultural institutions and BIDS.

Stakeholder engagement events

22 September 2025 - 30 November 2025
Discussions forums with local residents, community groups, cultural institutions and BIDS at cultural venues, community hubs, council resident meetings (e.g. Westminster Together) and youth forums. These events will explore how the council might make a difference in the cultural ecology and how it can work with partners most effectively.

Write DRAFT Cultural Strategy

5 December 2025 - 8 January 2026
Analysis of the consultation feedback and the writing of the final Strategy in an accessible format with simple, precise language and design. Comms will advise on accessible formats and providing video and audio alternatives, for eventual publication.

WCC Leadership Team Review

8 January 2025 - 14 February 2026
Cultural Strategy is presented to Informal Cabinet for review and feedback from WCC Exec Director and Cabinet members. This is followed by Cabinet Member report and call-in period.

WCC Cultural Strategy 2026-30 publication

1 March 2026 - 10 March 2026
Final publication and launch event.

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