'Corve' originally posted this e-petition on the Bulls Banter Forum.
e-petition
Force the Premier League to back grassroots football
Responsible department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
We call on the Government to ensure that grassroots football receives financial support from the Premier League.Government cuts mean that many Local Authorities are no longer able to fund grassroots football. Fees for basic facilities are climbing to the point where ordinary people are being priced out of our national sport.
The Premier League continues to grow in popularity around the world. Domestic broadcasting rights for 2013-14 to 2015-16 have been sold for £3bn, combined with global rights the Premier League could bring in as much as £5bn over the next three seasons.
This cash boost must not be wasted on ever-increasing wages for players when grassroots football is struggling.
The Government must encourage the FA to ensure that 7.5% of money from broadcasting rights goes to fund grassroots football. If the FA and Premier League are unable to do so voluntarily the Government must be willing to take further action to make this compulsory.
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- Number of signatures:
- 17,603
- Created by:
- David Crausby MP
- Closing:
- 20/02/2014 10:21
