The Cultivate Festival is one of many cultural events held in Port Hope. The town is reviewing its cultural plan and looking for public input.
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In 2012, Port Hope town council adopted a cultural plan with five strategic goals. The municipality would support cultural assets, raise awareness and build on existing assets, strengthen emerging cultural groups, increase cultural participation, and respond to cultural space needs.
These lofty objectives have guided the town for the past decade. Now, they are being reviewed by town staff to figure out what should be happening for the next decade.
Leslie Murray, Manager of Community Recreation and Culture, is reaching out to the public to get input on what should happen within Port Hope. A survey is currently underway. But there is lots more going on.
Originally aired: May 12, 2023
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