Local Authority
Is your museum ready for local government reform in England?
Arts Council England has published a checklist to help the sector get prepared
What causes a museum to close?
Research has revealed that the risk of closure is far higher in the first decade of a museum’s life, with many venues that opened in the late 20th century not surviving to 2025
MP joins protest against relocation of Walsall Leather Museum
Campaigners say decision ‘has lifted the lid on historic failings by our council’
‘Major policy breakthrough’ as culture is included in England’s devolution bill
Amendment to give mayors new powers to champion the arts, heritage and creative industries
Government ‘will not neglect local museums’, pledges arts minister
Cross-party praise for smaller museums in Westminster Hall debate
LGA calls for tighter controls on tourist tax spending
Councils should be able to retain some funding for services that support visitor population, association says
Council faces questions over decision to move Walsall Leather Museum
Campaigners raise concerns as tempers flare at scrutiny meeting
In full swing | The Harris, Preston
This beautifully updated museum and art gallery has an inclusive design and culturally balanced collection
Heritage emergency declared in Stoke-on-Trent
Capital of ceramics calls for £300m investment to save its historic assets
DCMS announces £1.5bn to tackle underfunding across culture sector
Five-year investment also aims to ‘unite communities’
