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Arts Council reform is vital for London’s grassroots night time economy
As the Hodge review shows, my experience was not an isolated case – and my frustrations have been shared by operators across the sector. Now, this should not be used as an excuse to simply criticise the Arts Council or the people working within it. Public bodies operate under real pressure, and accountability for public money matters. The issue is not whether scrutiny exists, but whether the way it is applied is proportionate, transparent and fair.