More About Creative Industries
The Northwest has a habit of producing outstanding creative talent and thrives on being at the cutting edge of the digital industry arena. The NWDA understands the importance of this sector of the region's economy and is committed to supporting and promoting the dynamic and growing industries that have made the Northwest their home.
The development of a world class creative and digital business sector has the potential to create up to 10,000 jobs and add £170 million to the regional economy, with additional benefits throughout the Northwest. (NWDA, 2007)
The creative industries are now recognised as being crucial to the on-going development of the knowledge-based economy. With characteristics such as high-added value and rapid growth, they are a vital and exciting key sector in the North West.
CrISP Cheshire & Warrington is part of the creative industries partnership(CIPS) for the North West, aimed at supporting and enhancing the growth and development of the creative and digitial industries in Cheshire & Warrington. The other CIPS in the North West are Creative Lancashire; Manchester CIDS and Merseyside ACME.
What are the creative industries?
According to the Departure of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) the definition of the creative industries is:
The creative industries are those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent. They are also those that have the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property.
The DCMS helps the creative industries thrive by raising their profile and supporting their development. CrISP is helping the DCMS to reach its vision of the UK becoming the world’s creative hub.
The creative industries include the following categories:
