Table 6. Public cultural expenditure by level of government, 2017/18
Please note that these numbers refer to the whole for the United Kingdom.
| Level of government | Total expenditure in national currency | Total expenditure | % share of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| State (central, federal) | DCMS Spending 2017/18 Arts, Culture and Libraries: Heritage Museums and Galleries Media and Creative Industries | GB£ 1,013m GB£ 570m GB£ 461m GB£ 99m |
|
| Regional (provincial, Länder, etc.) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Local (municipal, incl. counties) | Councils (includes support for museums, libraries, galleries and arts support) | GB£ 1,03bn | n/a |
| TOTAL |
| GB£ 3,173m | 100% |
Sources:
DCMS – Annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2018 County Councils Network
According to the Arts Index published in 2017 by the National Campaign for the Arts, the amount of Government funding from the Treasury to Arts Council England per person fell from GB£111 in 2009/10 to GB£72 in 2015/16.
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