Culture and Sport Legislation

Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.

The Ecclesiastical Property (Exceptions from Requirement for Consent to Dealings) Order 2026

This Order increases the financial threshold below which parochial church councils and certain ecclesiastical trusts are exempt from obtaining consent from the diocesan board of finance for property transactions.

It directs that the previous capital limit of £250,000 be replaced with £400,000, while maintaining the secondary condition that the transaction amount must be lower than the body's annual unrestricted income.

This instrument applies to the Archbishops' Council, diocesan boards of finance, and parochial church councils within the Church of England.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 16 August 2026.

The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 12:00 and 17:30 UTC to ensure public safety during a planned mass gathering.

The South Wales Police Drone Team is authorized to grant exemptions to this flight ban.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leeds Festival) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a specified area near Bramham, West Yorkshire, during the 2026 Leeds Festival.

The restriction applies below 1,400 feet above mean sea level from 11:00 UTC on 26 August until 16:00 UTC on 31 August 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exceptions for police air support units and flights authorized by the event's Silver Commander.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ashton Park, Bristol) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Ashton Park, Bristol, between 7 August and 9 August 2026.

The restriction applies daily from 0300 to 2100 hours UTC to protect a large public gathering.

The mandate exempts aircraft operated by police air support units or those possessing written permission from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta organizers.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blackpool) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 29th Jul 26

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace over the Blackpool seafront to facilitate public flying displays on 8 and 9 August 2026.

The order prohibits any aircraft from flying below 5,000 feet within a specified 2 nautical mile radius unless authorized by the Flying Display Director.

These rules apply to all civilian and military aircraft operators, with enforcement powers derived from the Air Navigation Order 2016.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Speedbird Air Festival) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified three-nautical-mile radius around Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, on 4 August 2026.

The restrictions apply between 08:00 and 20:30 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to facilitate the Speedbird Air Festival.

Pilots are exempt from these restrictions only if they obtain express permission from the Wycombe Air Park Airfield Manager, the event's Air Operations Manager, or the Flying Display Director.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (East Kirby Airshow) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of all aircraft below 3,800 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area around East Kirby, Lincolnshire. The restriction applies to a 2-nautical-mile radius centered at 530811N 0000019E on 1 August 2026 between 1100 and 1630 hours UTC. The mandate applies to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the East Kirby Airshow Flying Display Director.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Belfast, Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Belfast between 2 August and 9 August 2026.

The restrictions apply during specific daylight and evening hours to protect public safety during the Belfast Fleadh festival.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, though the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Event Silver Commander may grant specific flight permissions within the restricted zone.

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