Policy papers and consultations

Supporting documents for legislation which introduces an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 25 March 2024

• Fact sheet - overview

  Overview The Football Governance Bill, following on from the football…

• Fact sheet - the Independent Football Regulator (IFR)

  The Football Governance Bill will establish a new Independent Football…

• Fact sheet - licensing regime

  The Football Governance Bill will establish a licensing regime with all…

• Fact sheet - owners and directors of regulated clubs

  The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will have the power to determine…

• Fact sheet - duties on clubs and competition organisers

  Duties on clubs and competition organisers The Football Governance Bill…

• Fact sheet - financial distribution backstop mechanism

  The Bill provides a backstop mechanism which will allow the Independent…

• Fact sheet - investigations, enforcement, and appeals

  Approach to enforcement The Football Governance Bill will give the…

This document sets out the governance framework within which Sport England and DCMS operate.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 22 December 2023

• Sport England framework document 2023

  Introduction and background 1. Purpose of document 1.1. This framework…

The government response to the independent review 'Raising the bar: reframing the opportunity in women’s football' and its 10 strategic recommendations

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 4 December 2023

• Government response to independent review: reframing the opportunity in women’s football

  Command Paper: CP 965 ISBN: 978-1-5286-4530-0 Unique ref: E03009929 12/23…

This call for evidence aims to explore how the current systems for managing sport integrity issues can be strengthened.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 1 November 2023

The government’s sport strategy Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 11 September 2023

The government’s response to the consultation on the white paper 'A sustainable future - reforming club football governance'.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 7 September 2023

Building a healthier nation by tackling high levels of inactivity, and making sure that the sport and physical activity sector thrives for future generations.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 30 August 2023

Plan for managing navigation on the Rivers Wye and Lugg.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 7 August 2023

Review of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's response to its recommendations.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 21 June 2023

The final report following the delivery of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games providing an update on its delivery.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 21 March 2023

This white paper sets out the government’s comprehensive plan to introduce an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Updated: 23 February 2023

A report on the highlights and immediate impacts of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 2 September 2022

The government’s response to the 10 strategic recommendations made by the Review.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 25 April 2022

An annual report on the progress to deliver the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including how the Organising Committee is promoting sustainability, accessibility and the values of the Commonwealth Games Federation in its…

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 15 February 2022

A response by the government to the House of Lords National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee report: 'A national plan for sport, health and wellbeing'.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 11 February 2022

This page provides the government response to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee report, 'Concussion in sport'.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 10 December 2021

Details of the government’s agreement with the Premier League on renewed broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 8 November 2021

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Cumbria and how to submit a representation or objection.

• From: Natural England
• Updated: 1 October 2021

Consultation relating to the revision of the UK's National Anti-Doping Policy.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Updated: 26 April 2021

Independent review to be led by Tracey Crouch MP

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 22 April 2021