Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide training, development and mentorship to help professional artists develop their careers in the arts.
Local authorities may provide arts centres which host a range of activities such as theatrical and musical performances, cinema screenings, exhibitions, craft fairs, and workshops across all artforms.
Local authorities may run artistic residencies, youth projects, and arts and wellbeing programmes to increase participation in, and appreciation of, all art forms.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run music, art and theatre programmes in schools to encourage students to take part in the arts and give them an opportunity to perform.
Local authorities may provide workspace, co-working desk space, conference and meeting facilities, and WiFi to those who want to work in a business environment.
Local Enterprise Offices may run training courses to help new and existing businesses in areas such as business ideas, digital marketing, taxation, and financial and records management.
Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups and local development companies for small infrastructural projects in eligible disadvantaged rural areas. These projects must support schools, community safety measures, the development of play and multi use game areas, and community wellbeing projects.
Local authorities may mark significant historical events by hosting commemoration ceremonies or exhibitions, laying wreaths, holding prayer or memorial services, or planting trees.