Culture tourism and sport
Embracing change
Cultural and leisure services provide vital social and economic support to residents.
Finding solidarity through culture
One year ago, Liverpool found out that a milestone moment in the city’s history was about to become a reality.
Sports strategy to get extra 3.5m people active
An additional 3.5 million adults and children will be encouraged to improve their health and get more active following the launch of a new government initiative.
Short-term and holiday lets – consultation
A consultation published in April will look at new rules to give communities greater control over short-term holiday lets while supporting the tourism sector.
‘Urgent support’ needed for sport and leisure
A coalition of more than 200 bodies and individuals from the worlds of health, sport, recreation, and leisure – including the LGA – has written to the Prime Minister calling for urgent intervention and greater support for grassroots facilities and clubs, amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Cornerstones of culture
An independent LGA commission on councils and culture has delivered its final report.
Culture matters
Local libraries, museums, festivals and the arts have never been more important as we recover from the pandemic.
Becoming the UK’s newest city
Southend-on-Sea has featured in many national headlines, most recently thanks to the huge honour of a royal visit by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, to bestow city status on ‘City Day’.
Food for thought
The Big Jubilee Lunch is part of the official celebrations for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from 2-5 June, and councils are being called upon to help communities take part.