After an introduction from Eamonn McManus, St Helens Economy Board Chair, it’s time for our first speaker – @HenleyDarren, CEO of @ace_national. “It’s great to be back in St Helens,” Henley says. “Arts and culture doesn’t just exist inside the M25 – I passionately believe that.”

Artist Heather Morison has worked closely with @TheHeartOfGlass on a series of structural projects in #StHelens, such as the urban skate park Bliss. "My job is to be creative and the only way creativity can flourish is through partnership and collaboration," she says.

“There’s a history of innovation in this town and we want to see it thrive,” continues @PatrickFox01, as he outlines @TheHeartOfGlass' upcoming programme. “We feel our role is to support artists to achieve that ambition.”