Lancashire Culture and Physical Activity Network (CPAN) is a peer support network, facilitated by Active Lancashire which brings together the Culture, Arts, Heritage, Sport, Active Recreation and Physical Activity stakeholders and partners to share best practice, reflect on strategic developments and opportunities and to build collaborative relationships which support a more cohesive and enabled Cultural sector. Participation is open to all and is focused around Local Authority and Voluntary sector providers. Topics of specific interest include Local Government reorganisation, Health and Care service development, Climate Change and updates from DCMS National partners.


Burnley #OutdoorTown: October 2024

This initiative aims to enhance physical activity, health, wellbeing, culture, education, and climate action in Burnley. The initiative focuses on leveraging the town’s strengths, such as its abundant green spaces, to foster a culture of outdoor activity.

Convention of the North: November 2024

Ed Matthews-Gentle, Emma Walton and Andy Walker provided an update on the Convention of the North, which is taking place on the 27th and 28th February 2025 in Preston.