The role of local councils is critical as they grapple with the financial realities that force them to impose the maximum allowable council tax increases for the third year in a row.
As an organization that receives federal funds through its member stations, PBS should provide reporting that serves the entire public, not just a narrow slice of like-minded individuals and ideological interest groups.
Mr Hardy stated that there needs to be better conditionality around the provision of public funds, especially to very wealthy individuals who take public money while job losses ensue.
The outcry over CBC bonuses echoes frustrations about public funding, particularly as Conservative MP Rachael Thomas criticized the $18.4 million in bonuses awarded during economic hardships.
Margaret Hodge will lead a review of how Arts Council England distributes public subsidies, with a focus on addressing regional inequalities in access to the arts.
