Briefings and responses

The LGA response to the DCMS Tourism Inquiry, to ensure that the important role councils play in the visitor economy is recognised.

18 February 2026. This response has been approved by the LGA’s Chair and Group Leaders, following consultation with Local Government Resources Committee Lead Members and the Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee.

Sport and leisure play a positive role in promoting the health and well-being of people and their communities, with local councils continuing to work hard to provide these services.

Debate on the importance and programme of work to ensure the Creative Industries contribute to fulfilling the Government’s growth mission, with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country, House of Lords

Culture and library services have an essential role in helping councils to engage with, and support, communities to achieve sustainable social outcomes. This is particularly relevant to promoting economic growth, tackling health inequalities, and improving cohesion at a time of increasing financial challenges.

Sport England has invited all those who are involved in sport or physical activity to share their views to ensure that their assumptions remain correct..

Sport and leisure play a positive role in promoting the health and well-being of people and their communities, with local councils continuing to work hard to provide these services.

Libraries have a direct contribution to make to three of the Government’s five missions, but this will only be fully realised if there is a strategic and planned approach to embedding them in work across Government departments.

Sport and leisure play a positive role in promoting the health and well-being of people and their communities, with local councils continuing to work hard to provide these services despite financial constraints.

The situation facing councils on cultural investment is a significant challenge, given that half of councils are facing reductions.