The National Landscapes Association for is thrilled to have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Arts Council England.

On 23 September 2022, Sir Nicholas Serota, chair of Arts Council England and Philip Hygate, chair of the National Landscapes Association signed the MOU. It represents their commitments to working together to nurture new links between arts and cultural organisations, and England’s 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs).

Working in partnership under this Memorandum of Understanding means both organisations deliver on their own priorities, underpinned by joint ambitions to see more people engaging with culture and landscape, promoting opportunities, prosperity and wellbeing for rural communities, and contributing to conversations around tackling the climate emergency.