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Written question asked by Alex Ballinger (Labour) on Friday, 24 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

BBC: West Midlands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the BBC’s Digbeth development on regional storytelling in the West Midlands.

Answer

The Government wants broadcasters to be more ambitious in growing the TV sector outside London and the South East and commissioning content nationwide, and for British storytelling to reflect the full diversity of people, communities and experiences across the UK. As part of Charter Review we are looking at how we can ensure the BBC’s commissioning, decision-making, and budgets truly reflect and deliver for all nations and regions of the UK.

The BBC expected to open its Digbeth headquarters in Birmingham in 2027, an example of the positive role the BBC is playing in the West Midlands. This is expected to create over 900 jobs and encourage 200 new creative businesses in the region over the next decade.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129759
Session
2024-26
Subjects
BBC West Midlands Local broadcasting
Link
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