Government publishes two more streamlined routes under Subsidy Control Act 2022

Also known as ‘Streamlined Subsidy Schemes’, the routes are a type of subsidy scheme made by the UK government for use by any UK public authority.

They are voluntary mechanisms that can be used by UK public authorities to give certain subsidies.

The Department noted: “There will be no need to assess subsidies given under a Streamlined Route against the subsidy control principles. That is, providing they comply with conditions set out in the Streamlined Route.”

The ‘community and regeneration’ and ‘arts and culture’ routes were made and laid before Parliament on 12 January 2026.

Three routes were made and laid before Parliament in January 2023: research, development and innovation; energy usage; and local growth.

The DBT has published accompanying guidance to help interpretation and compliance with the various routes.