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£1.5bn Arts Funding Package Aims to Boost Community Engagement

1/22/2026

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced a £1.5bn UK arts funding package to boost national pride.
The package includes £600 million for national museums and £160 million for local museums.
The plan aims to engage communities outside London and be accessible to everyone.
Mike Clancy of Prospect criticized the plan’s emphasis on infrastructure over the workforce.
Nandy backs a review of Arts Council England's strategy addressing long-standing funding and trust issues.

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced a £1.5bn UK arts funding package to boost national pride.
The package includes £600 million for national museums and £160 million for local museums.
The plan aims to engage communities outside London and be accessible to everyone.
Mike Clancy of Prospect criticized the plan’s emphasis on infrastructure over the workforce.
Nandy backs a review of Arts Council England's strategy addressing long-standing funding and trust issues.