• 2026 Vision
• People Proud of their city & making a positive contribution
• Learning & Innovation
• A dynamic business environment
• An attractive, sustainable and stimulating environment
• Imaginative Arts and Cultural Opportunities
• A unique sense of place

Imaginative Arts and Cultural Opportunities

• a centre of national excellence for the arts and culture - building on the major strengths of existing venues and collections, and encouraging new ventures.
• a place that fosters and celebrates creative and media industries, contemporary, visual and performing arts, arts reflecting the city’s communities and arts in education
• a place which celebrates and shares its rich maritime heritage with ever increasing numbers of visitors from around the world; a heritage that is carefully preserved and actively brought to life for the benefit of visitors and residents alike