Leisure and culture

Information from across central government on arts and entertainment venues, children’s activities, culture and creativity (including heritage and libraries) entertainment and events (including licences), gambling and lotteries (including licences), parks and gardens, sports administration, sports and recreation facilities, tourism and young people’s activities.

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Latest consultations

• Consultation on Statutory Guidance: The roles and responsibilities of the lead member for children's services and the director of children's services

  Department for Children, Schools and Families.  Deadline: 10 February 2009

• Guidance to Licensing Authorities: Third edition - Consultation

  Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Gambling Commission.  Deadline: 30 January 2009

• Consultations ending soon »
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Latest publications

• Sure Start: 'Tis the season to be careful

  Department for Children, Schools and Families.  Published: 20 November 2008

• Extended Schools: Speech by Beverley Hughes

  Department for Children, Schools and Families.  Published: 18 November 2008

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Latest related links

• Historic Environment Local Management Training Courses

  English Heritage.  Last updated: 20 November 2008

• DCSF: Growing schools

  Department for Children, Schools and Families.  Last updated: 19 November 2008

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News

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• Eastern region set for 2012 windfall

  Department for Culture, Media and Sport.  Published: 20 November 2008

• Keeping children safe at Christmas

  Department for Children, Schools and Families.  Published: 20 November 2008

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