Context
The MP notes that while the Bingley arts centre has made progress in improving accessibility, there is a broader issue with 78% of arts centres lagging behind on essential building maintenance. The All In fund was recently announced by the government.
Question
In my Shipley constituency, the highly valued Bingley arts centre has made great strides in improving accessibility for disabled people. However, with 78% of arts centres behind schedule on essential building maintenance, it is clear that more investment is needed. I welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement of the All In fund; can she assure me that local theatres such as Bingley arts centre will benefit from that investment to help them continue to make the arts inclusive?
Answer from The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this matter, and I sincerely thank her for bringing it to the House; it is not something we talk about enough. The creative industries sector plan contained £150 million-worth of funding for the creative places growth fund. Much of that funding is being devolved to local areas, and I will ensure that my colleagues and I work closely with my hon. Friend and with local leaders, particularly mayors of combined authorities, to ensure that as we roll out that funding, it is accessible to everybody.
Not addressed: While the Secretary of State mentioned £150 million-worth of funding for the creative places growth fund and said she will work closely with local leaders, there was no direct commitment about how Bingley arts centre or similar venues would benefit from the All In fund specifically.
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