In June a Culture Forum was set up to advise Government on its future investment for the arts during the Treasury's Spending Review.
Of the 26 representatives elected, two work with south east regularly funded organisations: Matthew Rowe, Director of Towner Contemporary Art Museum in Eastbourne, and Andrew Higgins, Head of Development and Membership at Glyndebourne.
Following three meetings held over the summer and autumn, the Forum produced a report of policy ideas and recommendations. The report was then delivered to senior Government officials, including the Prime Minister, Chancellor, Secretary of State for Culture, and Minister for Culture.