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Eden Project Can the arts boost Cumbria s economy? The county has been selected as one of the government’s 20 Cultural Compacts, using creativity to drive economic growth Recognising the power of a strong cultural offer to drive economic growth is nothing particularly new. What is new, however, is the government’s stated desire to really put this to the test with its Cultural Compact programme, an initiative to drive social, health, educational and economic benefits through support for cultural and creative sectors. Cumbria has been chosen as one of only 20 Cultural Compacts nationally. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Arts Council England are supporting the creation of The Bay Cultural Compact, a joint submission by South Lakeland District Council, Barrow Borough Council and Lancaster City Council.