2 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what representations has she received from religious organisations about extending the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond March 2025.
ReplyMy officials and I have met with a range of heritage bodies since July and this has included discussions on the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.The Department has received correspondence from religious organisations regarding the Liste...
8 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closures of grassroots sports clubs on (a) community cohesion and (b) wellbeing in rural constituencies.
ReplyThe Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
8 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of closures of grassroots disability sports clubs on (a) community cohesion and (b) wellbeing in rural constituencies.
ReplyThe Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
8 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will take steps to undertake a review of the capital funding requirements of grassroots sports clubs for the sustainable, long-term maintenance of their facilities.
ReplyThe Government is committed to improving access to high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone, including those with disabilities. This is central to achieving the aims set out in the Government’s manifesto around the Health and Op...
21 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support rural (a) arts venues, (b) museums and (c) community centres in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyAfter 14 years of indifference and cultural vandalism, this government is committed to making sure that arts and cultural activities will no longer be the preserve of a privileged few.Local Authorities are one of the largest funders of arts and culture in...
21 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she has had discussions with representatives of arts centres on the potential impact of their finances on their ability to provide employment for young people.
ReplyThe Secretary of State meets with a range of cultural and arts organisations and discusses the issues facing them - including financial stability and their workforce issues.After 14 years of indifference and cultural vandalism, this government is committe...
21 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential economic impact of sewage discharges into the sea on businesses in constituencies who rely on the tourism industry.
ReplyWe have no plans to commission expensive impact surveys, given it is well established that sewage discharges into the sea at tourist sites are extremely likely to hit tourism. Instead, the Government is focused on protecting and enhancing the environment....
16 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will increase funding for arts centres in West Dorset constituency to help ensure their financial stability.
ReplyThis government is committed to supporting culture, and making sure that arts and cultural activities will no longer be the preserve of a privileged few. We are working with Arts Council England and others to understand what the challenges and opportuniti...
16 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will conduct a review of arts centres to ensure that buildings are (a) safe and (b) sustainable.
ReplyCultural infrastructure, including arts centres, are important parts of our cultural and creative ecosystem. We are aware of challenges with maintaining arts infrastructure and are looking carefully at the issue.Additionally, the Theatres Trust, an arm’s-...
16 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support rural (a) arts venues and (b) community centres in West Dorset constituency.
ReplyThis government is committed to supporting culture, and making sure that arts and cultural activities will no longer be the preserve of a privileged few. We are working with Arts Council England and others to understand what the challenges and opportuniti...
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to increase funding opportunities for grassroots sports facilities in rural constituencies.
ReplyThe Government is committed to expanding access to community and grassroots sport across the UK and believe it should be accessible to all people, in all parts of the country.The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through Spo...
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to help increase tourism in rural constituencies where (a) small businesses and (b) cultural landmarks rely on visitors.
ReplyYes, the Government wants to grow tourism across all parts of the country and recognises the importance of tourism to rural constituencies.DCMS works with VisitBritain/VisitEngland to champion visits to the British countryside to a worldwide audience, and...
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond March 2025.
ReplyFuture Government spending is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.
10 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential economic impact of sewage discharges into the sea on the tourism industry.
ReplyThe Government is focused on protecting and enhancing the environment and putting right the failures of the past. VisitBritain/VisitEngland are working with the tourism sector to celebrate and amplify best practice, and to coordinate an industry response ...