Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Playing Fields: Birmingham
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with (a) Birmingham City Council, (b) the West Midlands Combined Authority, and (c) any other public body on development proposals on the Wood Lane Playing Fields in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
- Answer
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The ongoing responsibility of providing access to public leisure facilities lies at local authority level, with funding levels set as part of the Local Government Finance Settlement. The Government encourages local authorities to make investments which offer the right opportunities and facilities for the communities they serve.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128539
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Birmingham Birmingham City Council Planning permission Playing fields West Midlands Combined Authority
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- 2026-05-26 16:43:38 +0100
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