We, the Petitioners, call on the government to honour its promised levelling up for culture projects, including the much-needed support for the Lighthouse Theatre. This funding is essential to support the long-term economic sustainability of the theatre and to protect the cultural and community benefits it provides.

The Lighthouse Theatre has been a cornerstone of cultural life in North Northamptonshire, attracting audiences from across the country and offering diverse programming that enriches our community. The theatre plays a crucial role not only in enhancing our local arts scene but also in driving economic growth through tourism, creating jobs, and supporting surrounding businesses.

The withdrawal of the levelling up funding threatens to undermine this valuable institution, diminishing local tourism, and hinders the theatre's ability to grow sustainably. For a community already working hard to rebuild and grow, this loss of funding would be devastating—not only culturally but economically.

We urge the government to reconsider its plans and honour the funding commitment made to The Lighthouse Theatre. By securing this investment, we can support the Lighthouse Theatre, create new local jobs, and ensure that Kettering continues to thrive as a vibrant, creative, and economically sustainable community.

Let us work together to keep the Lighthouse Theatre shining bright for future generations!

Sign this petition to support the growth of the Lighthouse Theatre and North Northamptonshire’s cultural economy.