Local Authority
Museum of Oxford drops entry fees for locals
A pilot scheme for free entry for Oxford residents begins in January
England’s museums positive about the year ahead despite rising costs, survey finds
New research shows signs of resilience and growth – but mixed picture for visitor numbers and volunteering
‘We needed a building that could be a safe space for everyone’: A museum shaped by the Troubles
Geraldine Kendall Adams visits a border museum in the Republic of Ireland that has brought healing to a divided community
Plans to relocate Walsall Leather Museum scrapped by new Reform council
Campaigners welcome decision to keep museum in its historic factory home
Newcastle’s Neville Hall to join North East Museums
Venue will be owned by council and run by museum service
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
