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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Leisure Centres: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent steps her Department has taken to support local authorities with the cost of maintaining leisure centres.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to leisure facilities which are vital spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and which play an important role within communities.

The ongoing responsibility for 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.

In addition to this the Government has committed another £400 million to transform sports facilities, including public leisure, across the whole of the UK over the next four years. We are working closely with sporting bodies and local leaders to establish what communities need, before setting out further plans on how future funding will be allocated.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17428
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs Repairs and maintenance Leisure centres
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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