tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-17T00:01:08+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-olympics-in-the-north-of-england-in-governments-sights-alongside-stadium-regeneration-push 2026-05-17T00:01:08+01:00

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/michael-salter-church-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-horniman-museum 2026-05-14T12:00:04+01:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Michael Salter-Church as Chair of the Horniman Museum and Gardens from 14 August 2026 to 13 August 2030

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-national-lottery-community-fund-board-appointments 2026-05-11T12:00:02+01:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/helen-birchenoughs-term-extended-as-arts-council-england-south-west-area-chair 2026-05-08T12:00:12+01:00

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has extended the second term of Helen Birchenough by 9 months, from 5 December 2026 to 4 September 2027

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/130-cultural-venues-museums-and-libraries-to-receive-funding-boost-that-will-improve-access-to-arts-and-culture-across-the-country 2026-04-14T00:01:00+01:00

130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of almost £130 million to protect them for present and future generations

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-wave-of-national-young-futures-hubs-open-to-turn-the-tide-on-youth-services-decline 2026-04-06T00:01:00+01:00

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-members-reappointed-to-the-sports-grounds-safety-authority-board 2026-03-27T12:00:01+00:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Martin Esom and Bradley Pritchard as Members of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Board for a term of three years

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/outgoing-bbc-director-general-to-lead-creative-industries-council 2026-03-27T09:31:29+00:00

Tim Davie to succeed current industry co-chair Sir Peter Bazalgette from 1 August

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reformed-arts-council-to-better-ensure-the-arts-are-no-longer-the-preserve-of-the-privileged-few 2026-03-26T00:01:02+00:00

Government publishes formal response to independent review of Arts Council England

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-city-of-culture-2029-longlist-revealed 2026-03-18T00:01:03+00:00

Nine places have been longlisted to be the next UK City of Culture in 2029

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/culture-secretary-speech-at-society-of-editors-conference-2026 2026-03-17T16:47:33+00:00

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech at the Society of Editors 2026 'The Future of News' conference, held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, City of London

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/future-of-news-is-local-says-culture-secretary-as-she-launches-the-first-action-plan-to-back-local-news-in-a-generation 2026-03-17T00:01:04+00:00

First local media strategy in a generation guarantees up to £12m funding for local media’s digital innovation, for community radio and to fill ‘news deserts’

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prime-minister-hosts-reception-to-celebrate-grassroots-sport-and-announce-further-facilities-investments 2026-03-16T22:00:00+00:00

Sir Andrew Strauss was among the attendees at Downing Street celebration of grassroots sport

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/board-member-appointed-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales 2026-03-12T12:00:03+00:00

The Secretary of State has appointed Kate Sayer as Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to the Charity Commission for England and Wales for a term of three years.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-plans-new-powers-to-close-down-charities-peddling-extremism 2026-03-09T16:50:36+00:00

Powers are in addition to an imminent consultation that will road-test plans to ban leaders who use their positions to promote violence or hatred

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-video-on-demand-services-to-have-enhanced-ofcom-regulation 2026-02-24T10:43:40+00:00

Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulnerable

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-crack-down-on-gambling-operator-sport-sponsorship 2026-02-23T09:30:00+00:00

The move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-board-members-reappointed-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales 2026-02-20T12:00:00+00:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Rory Brooks CBE and Shrenik Davda as board members to the Charity Commission for a second term of 3 years from 27 March 2026 to 26 March 2029.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/five-non-executive-directors-appointed-to-the-independent-football-regulator 2026-02-19T12:00:02+00:00

The Secretary of State has appointed Mark McCafferty, Kevin Miles OBE, Justine Roberts CBE, Tara Warren and Dr Linda Yueh CBE as Non-Executive Directors to the Independent Football Regulator for a term of 5 years from 18 Feb…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/andrew-hochhauser-kc-reappointed-as-chair-of-rcewa 2026-02-19T12:00:02+00:00

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Hochhauser KC as Chair of RCEWA for a second term, from 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2030