Jonathan Knott
Gloucester Life Museum earmarked for closure
Council report proposes “managed decant” from two sites to one
New evidence links heritage venues to local economic success
Strong correlation found between heritage asset density and number of businesses per capita
Museums in Wales strive to diversify their income streams
But the revenue from cafes and shops is unlikely to adequately fill the gap left by local authority budget cuts
Heralding the digital age
As the sector’s interest in opportunities such as dynamic pricing grows, it awaits the findings of the government’s Culture is Digital initiative
Welsh Assembly looks to increase self-generated arts income
Inquiry will examine efforts by arts council and other bodies
Museums seek clarification on new data protection laws
Issues include exceptions for research and archiving, and limiting fines for public bodies