Culture and Sport Legislation
Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Derry, Londonderry) Regulations 2026
Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in Derry/Londonderry during the Halloween Festival on 31 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Derry/Londonderry on 31 October 2026.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 16:00 to 23:00 UTC, except those granted specific permission by the Police Service of Northern Ireland Silver Commander for the Derry Halloween Festival.
The measure aims to ensure public safety during a large-scale public gathering.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanelli, Carmarthenshire) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones in Llanelli on 20 November 2026 to protect public safety during a large gathering.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,400 feet within a specific one-nautical mile radius of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The restriction applies during the afternoon and evening of 20 November 2026 to coincide with the Llanelli Christmas Carnival.
The order applies to all drone operators, except those who obtain explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Airspace Co-ordinator.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil) Regulations 2026
Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft near Aberfan during the 60th anniversary memorial event on 21 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a specified radius of Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 2026.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 2,600 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of the memorial event, unless specifically permitted by the South Wales Police. The Department for Transport issued these rules to manage airspace safety and security during the 60th anniversary commemorations of the Aberfan disaster.
The Diocese of Leicester (Educational Endowments) (Hathern Church of England Primary School Teacher’s House) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Education Act 1996
Reallocated the sale proceeds of a former teacher's house in Hathern to support local religious education and diocesan school infrastructure.
This Order authorizes the reallocation of the endowment belonging to the former teacher's house at Hathern Church of England Primary School, following the sale of the property for £70,300.
It directs the division of these assets between a new Religious Education Fund for the Parish of Hathern and a School Fund for the wider Diocese of Leicester.
The Order appoints the Leicester Diocesan Board of Education and the local Minister and Churchwardens as trustees for the respective funds, mandating that the assets be used for religious education and the maintenance or improvement of Church of England schools.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Yorkshire Wildlife Park, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Yorkshire Wildlife Park due to an emergency.
These Regulations establish an emergency restricted airspace around Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft.
The order forbids any unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius of the park's coordinates.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those flying under the specific direction of the South Yorkshire Police.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a 0.25 nautical mile radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on two specific dates in October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October and 11 October 2026.
The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those who obtain explicit permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Head of Security.
The Secretary of State issued these orders to ensure public safety and security during events involving large crowds.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Windsor) Regulations 2026
Established a temporary restricted airspace around Windsor for a state visit on 20 October 2026.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Windsor on 20 October 2026.
The restrictions apply between 06:00 and 23:00 UTC to accommodate security for a state visit.
The rules apply to all civilian aircraft except those under the direction of specific air traffic control units for London Heathrow, London City, or RAF Northolt, and designated emergency or royal flights.
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe) (No. 2) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Set 2nd October 2026 as the commencement date for new public access rights on segments of the Dorset coast path.
This Order establishes 2nd October 2026 as the date on which public access rights commence for specific sections of the England Coast Path between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.
It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the Sandbanks to Southbourne and Mudeford Quay to Chewton Bunny segments, as detailed in reports LCH5 and LCH7.
The Order effectively ends the 'access preparation period,' transitioning the land into a status where the public has a legal right of access for recreation under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.