Sixteen cultural venues in Yorkshire and the Humber will receive a share of the funding.
17th Century house is linked to Charlotte Bronte, who used it as inspiration for novel Shirley.
West Yorkshire and Humberside forces investigate after a 21-year-old driver is arrested in Birstall.
A mum says she fears parents will be less able to challenge decisions under the new rules.
Automatic number plate recognition is being introduced after vandalism over Easter 2024.
David Masters, 46, from Birstall, "exploited children for his own personal gain", police say.
Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.
Vandalism led to a decision to fully replace Watermead Country Park's system.
Leicester Half Marathon runners will need to cross the weir bridge single file this year.
