Culture and Sport Legislation
Legislative framework governing cultural institutions, media broadcasting, sports regulation, arts funding, and heritage protection.
The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) Order 2026
Updated the list of sports grounds requiring safety certificates to include Rochdale and York stadiums while removing Barrow and Harrogate grounds.
This Order modifies the list of sports grounds in England that require a safety certificate under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.
It designates the Crown Oil Arena in Rochdale and the LNER Community Stadium in York as requiring certificates following the promotion of their resident football clubs to the Football League.
Conversely, it removes the designation for Holker Street in Barrow and the Football Stadium in Harrogate because their resident clubs are no longer members of that league.
These changes apply to the stadium owners, occupying sports clubs, and the local authorities responsible for issuing safety certificates.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blandford Forum) Regulations 2026
Restricted unmanned aircraft flight near Blandford Forum for a Royal visit on 16 July 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific radius of Blandford Forum, Dorset, on 16 July 2026.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level between 09:00 and 15:00 UTC, unless they have received explicit permission from the Dorset Police Drone Team.
These measures are intended to facilitate public safety and security during a scheduled Royal visit.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cardiff) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a specific area of Cardiff on 16 July 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific circular area in Cardiff on 16 July 2026.
The flight ban applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 11:00 and 16:00 UTC to ensure public safety during a VIP visit and a large public gathering.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Wales Police Drone Team.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) (Notification Requirements) Regulations 2026
Established mandatory notification procedures and data requirements for venues and events covered by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
These regulations define the procedural and informational requirements for persons responsible for "qualifying premises" and "qualifying events" to notify the Security Industry Authority.
They establish specific timeframes for initial registration and the updating of inaccurate information, ranging from 14 to 28 days depending on the nature of the entity.
The regulations apply to owners and operators of venues and events across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland that meet the criteria of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, mandating the submission of detailed operational, contact, and licensing data via a specified online portal.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted flight activities below 5,600 feet near Saltby for an aerobatic competition in mid-2026.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone in the vicinity of Saltby, Lincolnshire, to facilitate the National Glider Aerobatic Championships.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 5,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified 2-nautical-mile radius between 07:00 and 19:00 hours from 31st July to 2nd August 2026.
These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Glider Aerobatic contest director.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bedford, Bedfordshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in specified Bedford airspace during July 18–19, 2026, to ensure public safety during a large event.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, on July 18 and 19, 2026.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Bedford Borough Council Events Management Team.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures to manage airspace safety during a planned mass gathering of people.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Charlbury during the 2026 Wilderness Festival for public safety and security.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Oxfordshire. These restrictions apply from 30 July 2026 to 3 August 2026 to coincide with the Wilderness Festival.
The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exemptions for aircraft authorized by the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.
The Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026
Adjusted the licensing hour extensions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to account for match delays and postponements.
This Order modifies the licensing framework for premises in England and Wales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It directs that existing licensing hour extensions for specific matches—including quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final involving England—be automatically adjusted in the event of match delays, postponements, or re-plays.
The instrument applies to premises regulated under the Licensing Act 2003, permitting them to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises for an additional period ending either 30 minutes after a match concludes or at specified hourly limits, depending on the circumstances of the fixture.