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Indoor Cricket Domes

01 September 2025

Proposing MP
Barnsley South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the UK Government's commitment to supporting grassroots sports through investment in indoor cricket domes.

Action Requested

The government has announced an additional £1.5 million investment into two indoor cricket domes in Luton and Farington, Lancashire, aimed at increasing access to cricket for underserved communities. This is part of a broader commitment to supporting grassroots sports facilities.

Key Facts

  • Government announced £1.5 million investment on 25 August.
  • Investment targets two indoor cricket domes in Luton and Farington, Lancashire.
  • Aimed at increasing opportunities for underserved communities.
  • Part of a larger £400 million commitment to grassroots facilities announced in June.
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