Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

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.

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.