Topics
Leisure, libraries and culture
Leisure centres, libraries, museums, arts, events and the Welsh language.
What councils do
Councils run or fund libraries, leisure centres, parks, museums and arts venues, often through a trust or company they set up.
Who decides
The Cabinet decides on opening hours, charges and closures, often after consultation.
Having a say
Proposals to close or change libraries and leisure centres are usually consulted on. Community groups can sometimes take over buildings the council no longer needs.
In numbers
- Welsh councils plan to spend £76 per person on this in 2026-27.
- It ranges from £39 in Powys to £135 in Denbighshire.
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