A LIVELY debate night on the future of the arts in an age of austerity is being held at the Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton, on September 9.

Tackling the question β€˜Can the arts remain part of civil society without public subsidy?’, the debate is one in a series being held by The Dartington Trust and the RSA Fellowship in the South-West.

The doors open from 6.30pm to 9pm – for more information email info@creativeinnovationcentre.co.uk.