Sustainable transport options linking the county’s heritage sites and new hotels may be needed in order to encourage more people to embrace Bucks’ “cultural offering”, according to a council report.

While the county has a raft of tourist attractions and protected countryside, council chiefs say there are a number of hurdles preventing the sites from reaching their “economic potential”.

Bucks County Council (BCC) has joined forces voices with various organisations in the cultural sector to create a plan which aims to provide a more holistic approach towards managing tourism and leisure in the county.

The new Culture Strategy – which aims to “establish Buckinghamshire as a recognised destination for leisure, heritage and arts” - will be discussed at a meeting of BCC’s cabinet on Monday, September 10.

The report stated: “The county of Buckinghamshire has a significant and substantial cultural heritage…

“However our assets and dispersed and not well connected, which means that Buckinghamshire is not currently maximising the economic potential that its culture offers.

“There are a number of challenges which need to be addressed including the need to build better links and networking, develop the county’s hotel and accommodation offer and improve accessibility, including sustainable transport.

“By developing a more cohesive approach to the cultural heritage of Buckinghamshire, the potential economic and wellbeing benefits of the cultural sector could be maximised.”

A Culture Partnership Group has been launched to help implement the strategy and will be tasked with working with partners across the county to maximise potential investment in Bucks’ cultural sites.

To view the full report visit: https://democracy.buckscc.gov.uk/documents/s119161/Draft%20Cultural%20Strategy%20for%20Cabinet%208-8.pdf