Title page
Contents
Foreword from Secretary of State 3
Introduction: Connected Growth - why DCMS sectors are central to local prosperity 5
About DCMS 5
Connected Growth 5
Inclusive Growth 6
Supporting Local Industrial Strategies 6
Part 1. Process: how to build a Local Industrial Strategy 9
About Local Industrial Strategies 9
Involving local people in developing your LIS 9
Maximising digital sectors to drive connected growth 10
Designing the LIS around local anchor institutions 11
Harnessing the power of business 11
Rural proofing your local industrial strategy 12
Part 2. Policy: sector-specific guidance 15
Arts and Culture 17
Creative Industries 22
Civil Society 29
Digital Industries (including Artificial Intelligence and Data) 33
Digital Infrastructure 37
Digital Skills 41
Cyber Skills 44
Heritage 47
Sport and Physical Activity 53
Tourism 57
Appendix 1: evidence and resources 62
Appendix 2: contact details 67