1. How many libraries have been closed in the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016?
None
2. In percentage terms how much has arts funding in your council area been cut (or rose) in the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016?
The reduction in the Arts and Culture grants budget was as follows:
2015/16 8%
2016/17 100%
[NB: this was based on a strategy agreed by Devon County Council].
3. What is the net Increase/decrease of the number of youth centres open in your council area in the years 2013 (with a starting figure), 2014, 2015, 2016?
The number of youth centres run by the Devon County Council youth service for Devon in each of those years was:
2013: 32 youth centres
2014: no change from 2013
2015: -24 from 2013
2016: -24 from 2013
4. What is the net Increase/decrease of the number of children’s centres (including sure start centres) open in your council area in the years 2013 (with a starting figure), 2014, 2015, 2016?
The number of children’s centres run by Devon County Council:
2013 39 designated centres
2014 no change from 2013
2015 -5 from 2013
2016 -11 from 2013