This week culture has been on my mind, as I’ve been at the Three Choirs Festival in my work as a singer and Gloucester Cathedral lay clerk. I was very taken by the music, of course, as I always am, but also was impressed by the elephant trail in the city of Worcester.

I also had a briefing with the city council’s Director of Culture, in my role as cultural spokesperson for the Lib Dem group. I heard about some of the challenges and opportunities for the city as we emerge from the pandemic.

We need to build on and celebrate our history but also look to the new and innovative. Music would be a must, but other things like dance, theatre and literature have a part to play. But these are my thoughts – what are yours?

I’d like to know what residents think, about what more could be done for culture in Gloucester. You can send me your views by email to seb4podsmead@gmail.com, or via any of the other channels on my website.