Culture and Sport Legislation

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

The Football Governance Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2026

These regulations bring into force specific provisions of the Football Governance Act 2025 on July 1, 2026, primarily concerning the duties of professional football clubs and competition organisers in England and Wales.

The instrument activates statutory controls over the disposal or relocation of home grounds, as well as changes to club heritage markers like names, crests, and kit colours.

It also mandates that clubs notify the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) of changes in circumstances and enables investigatory powers concerning potential regulatory infringements.

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The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea) (No. 2) Order 2026

This Order establishes June 24, 2026, as the formal end of the access preparation period for specific stretches of the Suffolk coastline between Southwold and Lowestoft.

It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the England Coast Path sectors AHS4 and AHS5, effectively enabling public access rights under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

The Order affects landowners, local authorities, and the general public by concluding the legal window reserved for physical preparations and land management changes required for the new long-distance route.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area around the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on 28 June 2026.

The restrictions apply between 1700 hours and 2230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time to all unmanned aircraft, unless the South Wales Police Drone Team grants specific flight permission.

This measure is intended to facilitate public safety and security during an event involving a large gathering of people.

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

Published: Mon 22nd Jun 26

These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 5,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified two-nautical-mile radius of Sywell Aerodrome during the British Aerobatics - Open and National Championship.

The mandate applies to all civil aircraft between 21 July and 26 July 2026, during specific daytime hours, unless they receive explicit permission from the contest directors or the Sywell Air Ground Communications Service. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to manage safety during high-energy aerobatic manoeuvres.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Birkdale, Merseyside) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in a defined area of Birkdale, Merseyside, between 11th July and 21st July 2026.

The restrictions apply daily from 0500 to 2100 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to protect the public during a scheduled large gathering.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Merseyside Police Counter-UAS Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Auchterarder, Scotland) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,700 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Auchterarder, Scotland, from 20 July to 26 July 2026.

This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those granted specific permission by the Gleneagles Senior Open event safety staff.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these rules under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to manage safety and security risks associated with the large crowds expected at the Gleneagles Senior Open golf tournament.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Finsbury Park, London) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Finsbury Park, London, between July 3 and July 5, 2026.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with exceptions for those permitted by the Festival Republic Finsbury Park Events Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.

The Secretary of State issued these directions to manage safety and security risks associated with large public gatherings for music concerts.

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Woodchurch) Regulations 2026 establish a temporary restricted airspace near Woodchurch, Kent, to facilitate the Aero Legends BOB26 Airshow.

The regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate between 06:30 and 17:30 UTC from 7 August to 9 August 2026.

These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Aero Legends BOB26 Airshow Flying Display Director or the Aero Legends Operations Manager.

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