Culture and heritage can sometimes be an after thought for local authorities; but, it is imperative that you get a strategy in place. Today we sat down with Dr Tim Jenkins, a culture & heritage advisor who supports local authorities define and then realise their culture and heritage ambitions.

We discussed:

1. The Future of Local Authority Museums

(Legislation, Funding, Societal Cohesion, Place-shaping & Identity, Interpretation of Collection)

2. Managing & Conserving Public Heritage

(Managing Historic Assets, Ownership, Planning Policy, Physical and Intellectual Access, Relationships with National Bodies)

3. Importance of a Cohesive Strategy

(Making the tough decisions - Asset or Liability, Disposals in best interest of Historic Asset, Place Shaping and Heritage-led Regeneration)