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Creative Civic Change projects

Discover the community-led arts projects that took place as part of Creative Civic Change.

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December 2022
Making Union Street a place the whole world loves again

Nudge Community Builders in Plymouth, Devon
CCC Project
Brightly coloured flowers and flags on display outside
Two communities united to bring joy and create change

Hard Times Require Furious Dancing, Birmingham
CCC Project
Two women singing in a choir
Working across generations and cultures to champion Creative Civic Change

Tilting the Mirror in Peckham, London
CCC Project
Mural in St Leonards, East Sussex
Creative activities and events led by local residents

Good Stuff in St Leonards, East Sussex
CCC Project
A woman in vintage costume performing outside in a park
A PAR-teee to bring people together and support emerging talent

The PAR-teee in Par Bay, Cornwall
CCC Project
A tree that has wooden coasters with written requests from the community hanging off the branches
Arts and culture growing local pride, happiness and confidence

ReMake in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
CCC Project
Restoring and strengthening communities in Corby

Creative Kingswood and Hazel Leys, Corby
CCC Project
A lively street party with people gathered around a long table covered in food, drinks, and containers. The setting is an urban residential area with terraced houses in the background, decorated with Union Jack bunting and flags. A large inflatable Union Jack balloon floats above the scene. People of diverse backgrounds are engaged in conversation, eating, and enjoying the communal atmosphere.
Changing lives for the better

The Portland Inn Project, Stoke-on-Trent
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