THEATRES across Oxfordshire warn that they face an uncertain future as they mark the first anniversary of being forced to close their doors at the start of the first lockdown. A year ago today, theatres across the country went dark as part of measures to control the spread of coronavirus. UK Theatre, the industry body that represents most theatres announced the closure of about 250 venues after Boris Johnson said people should avoid pubs, clubs and theatres as part of “drastic action” to tackle the pandemic. Most venues have remained shut since, losing the vast majority of their income. And despite aid from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund, they are still fighting for their survival.
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£5 million boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution
Air Quality Grants awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air
From:
9 March 2021
Local authorities across England have been granted more than £5 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.
The money, from the government’s Air Quality Grant, helps councils develop and implement measures to benefit schools, businesses and communities and reduce the impact of dirty air on people’s health. More than double the funding awarded in 2020 has been made available for this year’s grant, meaning a raft of particularly strong applications are being supported.