The Government do not collect information on local authority spending on arts organisations and arts related activities specifically. The Communities and Local Government Revenue Outturn returns show the following information for England.
Arts development and support Theatre and public entertainment Arts development support theatres and public entertainment Arts activities and facilities Total 2005-06 118,496 142,604 — — 261,100 2004-05 121,042 105,896 — — 226,938 2003-04 — — 224,616 — 224,616 2002-03 — — — 188,933 188,933 2001-02 — — — 187,072 187,072 2000-01 — — — 174,483 174,483 1999-2000 — — — 141,525 141,525 1998-99 — — — 89,413 89,413 1997-98 — — — — —