Local Authority
People’s Story Museum welcomes public back after outcry over closure
Museum had been shut since the summer due to staff shortages
Twam rebrands as North East Museums ahead of Northumberland merger
Councils plan shared services arrangement but MP questions lack of public consultation
‘Profound disappointment and disbelief’ over impact of autumn budget on culture
Peers scrutinise government’s tax and spending plans in Lords debate
Northumberland sites may join Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums partnership
Council mulls new delivery model for museums managed by Woodhorn Charitable Trust
Backlash over BBC story on value of Birmingham’s artworks
Collections should not be seen as financial assets, say sector leaders
Unethical disposal could endanger public trust, say museum bodies
Arts Council England releases joint statement on financially motivated sales from collections
Local government funding for culture and leisure down £2.3bn since 2010
Two reports expose the impact of austerity on the sector
Destiny calling | Perth Museum, Perth and Kinross
Aimee Fletcher enjoys a deep-dive into Scotland’s treasures
Museum and Art Swindon reopens for first time since 2020
New premises sees accessibility improvements and 40% increase in display space
Funding news | Our round-up of the latest grant streams and awards
Art Fund grants for local authority-reliant museums | GEM Cymru launches Learning Support Fund | Places of Science awardees
