
Portsmouth City Council purchased the New Theatre Royal earlier this year
Photo: Robin Sones
Local authority culture budgets increase post-Covid
The increased spending may not indicate increased investment, as councils are forced to compensate for income lost during Covid-19.
English councils have budgeted more for culture for the second consecutive year.
Figures reported to the Government show local authorities collectively budgeted £2.38bn for cultural services in ...
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