Gareth Harris
Gareth Harris
freelance journalist
Sustainability debate is reignited
Sector questions whether it could be more sustainable after arts council report reveals that museums use more energy than other cultural organisations. Gareth Harris reports
Threat to prison-led initiatives
Concern that restructure of prison service to focus on payment by results will affect sustainability of museum projects. By Gareth Harris
EBacc leads to fall in arts GCSEs sat
Cultural Learning Alliance report reignites debate over impact of English Baccalaureate, as number of arts GCSEs taken has fallen 14% since 2010. Gareth Harris reports
Issue of repatriation back on the agenda
Several institutions return remains, but British Museum rejects claim. Gareth Harris reports
Non-core services at increasing risk of council cuts, report warns
Local government spending in England set to fall by 30% between 2008 and 2015
Southampton may sell works to finance roof repairs
But council denies reports that collection sale could fund new arts complex
Social justice body launches
More than 20 organisations from across the globe that are passionate about museums' social impact sign up to initiative