Leisure facilities ‘could disappear’
With the Government’s obesity strategy expected as first went to press, the LGA has warned that significant losses of income have left many leisure centres on the brink of financial collapse.
Culture tourism and sport
Act to help leisure providers
The LGA is warning that gyms and leisure providers face a crisis point, as many aren’t eligible for the Government’s support packages.
Boom in digital library usage
Libraries across some parts of the country have seen an increase in newly registered users of more than 600 per cent since lockdown measures were introduced, the LGA has reported.
Support for arts and culture
The LGA has joined forces with Arts Council England and other partners to ensure there is a joined-up approach across the sector to supporting culture through the COVID-19 crisis.
Public support for tourism levy
More than half of residents in England think their council should have powers to introduce a local tourism levy, an LGA survey has revealed.
Two-thirds of leisure centres ‘outdated’
New analysis by the LGA shows that nearly two-thirds of leisure centres are outdated and need urgent new investment.