Workington Town Council Announces New Partnership with Everyone Here to Deliver 2026 Events Programme
Workington Town Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Everyone Here, an arts organisation led by community groups such as the Jury for Joy and funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places to work throughout West Cumbria. Everyone Here will deliver the Council’s full programme of events throughout 2026. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening community involvement, creativity, and local pride across the town.
Everyone Here is known for its commitment to community led planning, ensuring that local people are not just attendees but active contributors to the events they enjoy. Their approach centres on:
• Listening to residents and shaping events around local ideas
• Creating inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds
• Building skills and confidence through volunteering and participation
• Celebrating local identity, culture, and creativity
• Supporting existing and emerging artists with opportunities to work locally
By working closely with Workington Town Council, Everyone Here will help ensure that the 2026 events calendar reflects the voices, values, and ambitions of the people who live here.
Workington Town Council is committed to supporting a thriving, connected, and vibrant community. The Council’s aim is to:
• Provide high quality, accessible events that bring people together
• Strengthen community cohesion and local pride
• Support local talent, businesses, and voluntary groups
• Create opportunities for residents to shape the future of their town
This partnership aligns with the Council’s five year plan of ensuring that Workington’s events are not only enjoyable but meaningful, sustainable, inclusive and rooted in community spirit.
A key part of the 2026 programme will be opening the door for residents to play an active role. Everyone Here and Workington Town Council will be inviting people to:
• Join the creative steering groups
• Volunteer at events
• Share ideas for new activities, performances, or themes
• Take part in creative workshops
• Collaborate as local artists, performers, traders, or community groups
Whether you’re passionate about arts, music, sports, heritage, or simply want to help make Workington a great place to live, there will be opportunities for everyone.
Details on how to get involved will be shared on the Council’s and Everyone Here’s website, social media channels, and community networks.
Speaking about the partnership, Cllr Ellie Wood, Chair of Workington Town Council’s Culture & Social Investment Committee said:
“We are excited to work with Everyone Here to deliver a year of events that truly belong to the people of Workington. Their community led approach aligns perfectly with our vision for a town where everyone feels connected, valued, and proud of where they live.”
Kieran Sheehan, Artistic Director for Everyone Here added:
“We can’t wait to start working with local people to imagine creative activities as part of the events programme for the year ahead. Our team are really looking forward to working with residents to celebrate everything that makes their town unique.”
Workington Town Council and Everyone Here are currently looking for a Production and Event Lead Company to deliver event logistics. Details of this can be found HERE.