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Arts Council England chief executive Alan Davey has warned local authorities against cutting support for cultural organisations in their areas, insisting that ACE will not be in a position to make up any shortfalls in funding.

There is a widespread fear within the arts world that, as local authority budgets become tighter due to the after-effects of the economic crisis, council leaders could be tempted to make severe cuts to cultural services.

Earlier this year, local authority leaders warned that financial support for the arts could be threatened with cuts of as much as 20% from 2011 to 2014.

Speaking at an annual conference held by the Local Government Association and the Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association, Davey said: “We have a really strong case for sustained investment in the arts. I hope you will join us in making it.

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