Creative Tech Growth Plan Primer

This primer is a companion to 'Creative Technology Futures: Policy Pathways to 2035 and Beyond' and provides a systematic overview of how creative technology is being prioritised across Local Growth Plans in England.

Situating creative technology within the wider context of English devolution, place-led innovation, regional clusters and changing approaches to investment, this primer highlights how local authorities are framing links between skills, infrastructure, R&D, inclusive growth and community benefit. As an initial mapping exercise, it offers a practical baseline for policymakers, researchers and regional stakeholders seeking to understand where creative technology is already visible in local economic strategy, where patterns of alignment are emerging, and where future collaboration or deeper analysis may be needed.