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Written question asked by Peter Prinsley (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Arts

Question

What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of converting former industrial buildings into cultural activity centres.

Answer

Repurposing industrial heritage drives local growth and community engagement. Funding is available through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which has supported projects, such as Grimsby Youth zone, transforming vacant buildings into a vibrant youth hub.

The Heritage Revival Fund helps communities bring local heritage buildings back into public use. In January this government was pleased to announce the continuation of the Heritage Revival Fund for a further four years with almost £42 million of capital funding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908581
Session
2024-26
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Arts Business premises Change of use
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk