{"id":198227,"date":"2025-06-19T22:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T22:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/198227\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T22:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T22:10:11","slug":"government-pledges-millions-on-sporting-events-and-local-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/198227\/","title":{"rendered":"Government pledges millions on sporting events and local sport"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than \u00a3900 million will be spent on major sporting events and grassroots sport in the UK which the UK Government says is part of its Plan for Change.<\/p>\n

Around half will be spent on the events and the rest on upgrading sports facilities which promote health and wellbeing. Work has already begun with government funding for new pitches, changing rooms, floodlights, solar panels and goalposts at clubs across the UK. The government hopes the strategic investment in sport will help economic growth by creating jobs and driving regional prosperity.<\/p>\n

This announcement is additional to the \u00a3100 million committed in March for local facilities and is also additional to the \u00a38.6 million which the Culture Secretary pledged during her visit to Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club in March. Some of the newly announced funding is expected to be spent in Edinburgh where the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand D\u00e9parts 2027\u00a0will start off.<\/p>\n

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: \u201cSport tells our national story in a way few other things can \u2013 uniting communities, inspiring millions, and showcasing our nation on the global stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis major backing for world-class events will drive economic growth across the country, delivering on our Plan for Change. Coupled with strong investment into grassroots sport, we\u2019re creating a complete pathway to allow the next generation of sporting heroes to train and take part in sport in communities across the UK. \u201c<\/p>\n

This investment is central to the Government\u2019s commitment to delivering major sporting events with pride and impact and stands alongside ongoing work with partners in the sport sector and across the UK. The pipeline of major events already secured includes this Summer\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup in England, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, the ICC T20 Cricket women\u2019s and men\u2019s World Cups (in 2026 and 2030 respectively), the Invictus Games 2027 in Birmingham, and many other elite continental and world championships.<\/p>\n

Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, said:\u201dThis \u00a3900 million investment in sport represents a game-changing commitment to Scotland and the whole of the UK. From the spectacular sight of the Tour de France starting at Edinburgh Castle in 2027, to the roar of the crowds at Hampden Park during Euro 2028, we will continue Scotland\u2019s proud tradition of staging iconic sporting events.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this isn\u2019t just about elite sport and iconic moments. The \u00a3400 million for grassroots facilities means communities across Scotland will benefit from better pitches and sporting facilities, helping more people to get active, improve their wellbeing, and potentially discover the sporting talent of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment delivers on our Plan for Change by breaking down barriers to opportunity, bringing communities together, and showcasing Scotland on the world stage. From local parks to global arenas, we\u2019re ensuring sport can thrive at every level.\u201d<\/p>\n

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