WHITEHALL

LGA claims Whitehall 'hampering' Parkrun return

The Local Government Association has said a ‘lack of communication’ from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is hindering the return of events such as Parkrun.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has said a ‘lack of communication' from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is hindering the return of events such as Parkrun.

As councils process events applications amid the easing of pandemic restrictions, an LGA report revealed ‘engagement and guidance from DCMS on events has been patchy, limited and, on occasion, conflicting'.

Martin Ford

Popular articles by Martin Ford

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?