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• 4.9.2008
• Culture Northwest is delighted to present Neon Attractors - the North West's first project to be granted the London 2012 Inspire mark as part of the Cultural Olympiad. The North West is leading the way with culture by achieving this national standard of innovation and excellence.

CURRENT PROJECTS

• Management of the Heritage Tourism Improvement Scheme offering grants as match funding for capital improvements to heritage attractions that will boost visitor numbers, improve quality, or increase income  
• Partnership working with tourist boards and attractions across the region to develop our heritage offer and promote this through the Industrial Powerhouse brand
• Facilitate the development of sub-regional Heritage Investment Strategies across the region to optimise impact and value. Download the Merseyside Heritage Investment Framework here (pdf 2mb)
• Deliver a pilot Heritage Attraction Cluster in Lancashire, followed by a roll-out across the Northwest. Read teh full case study - 'HERITAGE GEMS SHINE BRIGHTER IN CLUSTERS' - here
• Working with NWDA to build the potential of region’s our World Heritage Sites