Analysis
Plan to buoy Titanic Quarter
Development strategy reveals plan to create cohesive destination to appeal to tourists, while better serving locals. Caroline Parry reports
Nationals urged to share
Long-term funding cuts leading to staff reductions and a loss of expertise at smaller museums are undermining collaborations with the nationals. Caroline Parry reports
Relief as draft budget boosts Scottish culture spend by 10%
Fears of deep cuts allayed, but Cultural Collections fund is cut for third year, increasing focus on income generation. By Caroline Parry
Future looks bright but funding is still a challenge
The Museums Association’s second annual survey reveals rising visitor numbers and a greater focus on often-marginalised groups. But it’s against a backdrop of continued funding cuts, a shrinking workforce and the uncertainty of Brexit. By Jonathan Knott
Cardiff Story to be relocated?
Public consultation proposing a move to Cardiff Bay met with concern that museum may become less accessible
Coventry cites museums as key to City of Culture win
West Midlands city expects its winning bid to boost visitor numbers to its cultural attractions and provide more opportunities to share collections. Caroline Parry reports
Child visits down by 6%
Number of visits by under-16s to DCMS-sponsored museums fell to 7.5 million last year, although there are signs that numbers will bounce back this year. Rob Sharp reports
Political tumult hits museums
Since power-sharing in Northern Ireland collapsed a year ago, there have been fewer chances to bid for in-year funding
Autumn budget provides cold comfort for museums
Introduction of a £2m Cultural Development Fund will not make up for a major cut in local government funding
Funding watershed nears
The Heritage Lottery Fund will not award any grants of more than £5m in 2019, as two major reviews call for a simplification of the available pots