[F117 Power of local authority to contribute towards provision of cultural activities and facilities.S
(1)A local authority may contribute by way of grant or loan towards the expenses of any organisation or body which, in the opinion of the authority, provides or promotes the provision of cultural activities or facilities whether inside or outside the area of the local authority concerned.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) above, the power conferred by that subsection includes power to make such contribution as will support or promote music, theatre, dance, opera, visual art or other art forms and museums and galleries.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 17 substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 128(6); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 17 extended (with modifications) (8.9.2000) by 2000 asp 10, s. 9(2)(b), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with s. 32); S.S.I. 2000/312, art. 2