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Culture: Local Government

Asked by Dr Roz SavageLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 905752

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to encourage local authorities to support arts and culture.

Answered by Ian Murray

Local arts and culture are vital for community well-being and connection. The Secretary of State regularly discusses arts and culture with Cabinet colleagues.

We have committed an additional £3.4 billion in grant funding to local government by 2028-29, including investment in culture. The department also partnered with MHCLG on the "Pride in Place" strategy. DCMS recently committed £270 million through the Arts Everywhere Fund.

The Creative Industries Sector Plan includes the £150 million Creative Places Growth Fund for six Mayoral Strategic Authorities.

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