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Leisure Centres: South Shropshire

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 3 April 2025UIN 41476

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support access to leisure facilities in South Shropshire constituency.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government recognises that leisure facilities are important to communities up and down the country.

The ongoing responsibility for public leisure facilities lies at Local Authority level. Local Authorities work in partnership with operators who manage leisure services. The Government and Sport England continue to work closely with Local Authorities to monitor pressures in the sector and provide advice and guidance.

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