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Now accepting submissions for Local Word Writers Festival

We are currently programming for our 2024 Local Word Writers Festival and we'd love to hear from you!

Are you a local writer or creative? Do you have a workshop you would love to present? Or maybe you're a local author with a book you'll be releasing this year?

Expressions of Interest are now open and you can submit your entry here.

Submissions close on 1 April.

This year’s Festival will take place across two days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August – mark your diaries now!

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Draft Budget 2025-26 and Strategic Resource Plan 2025-29

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