Governance

Chair of Nottingham Castle Trust to step down

New trustees recruited to board following year of turmoil at the heritage site

Museum governance ‘synonymous with privileges for politicians’

Report finds alarming levels of political interference in many European museums

Nottingham Castle draws line under race incident as curator files complaint

Independent investigation finds trust failed to follow safeguarding procedures

Charity Commission issues advice to Nottingham Castle Trust after race incident

Outcome follows months of turmoil at the castle and departure of senior staff

Chief executive and chair to step down from Manchester Jewish Museum

Pair hand over the reins after leading on £6m redevelopment

All change at the top as sector bodies announce new leadership

Appointees to head up ACE museum team, Heritage Fund and Creative Industries Council

Petition calls on Nottingham Castle Trust board to step down

But trustees say they have been subjected to ‘trial by social and other media’

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Diversity must be at the heart of good governance

A trustee’s critical role is in ensuring that museums are living up to their values

George Osborne appointed chair of British Museum

Former chancellor succeeds Richard Lambert

Tony Hall resigns as chair of National Gallery

Former BBC director-general steps down after Diana interview inquiry

Trustee quits SMG board over ‘retain and explain’ pledge

Growing unease over government interference in museum boards

Alarm over free speech after government vetoes RMG trustee

‘Museums need boards that reflect a diversity of views’, says MA director