It is at the Community Learning and Development Action Plan level, that is, within local and thematic communities, that learning and social development work mainly takes place and where the work with communities is at its most dynamic. It is here that the museums are able to influence and have the most involvement in the development of Community Learning and Development Action Plans.
The groups at this level are operational, bringing together staff from the partner agencies within interdisciplinary teams, together with community and user interests. Museums are likely to have a particularly important role here but there are other plans museums can be involved in for example tourism strategy.
What are Local Authorities looking for?
What does this mean for museums?
It�s important to recognise that individual local authorities may have different needs and circumstances. Museums therefore need to be outward looking and work in partnership with others to be involved. It is up to museums professionals to raise the profile of the sector by ensuring their voices are heard on Community Planning issues, and to argue the case for continued appreciation and enjoyment of museums.
