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The Centre for Contemporary Arts has been closed since fire ravaged the Art School in mid-June and has not yet had a reopening date confirmed. The centre says the “indefinite closure” makes planning difficult and the lack of commercial income has forced cash flow “down to a minimum”.

Accusations that the museum was plagued by underfunding from successive governments followed news that almost 90% of the museum’s collection may have been lost, potentially including the 12,000-year-old remains of a woman known as Luzia.

Creative Scotland has enlisted the support of the Plain English Campaign, following accusations from a Scottish parliamentary committee that the national funder had struggled to deliver its functions in a clear and accessible way.

The scheme for the Leeds venue, which was granted planning permission last month, will include a new education centre and improved facilities for artists.

Former artistic directors and board members of London’s Tricycle Theatre, now rebranded Kiln Theatre, are urging the venue to revert to its “much-loved” previous name.

Plans to raise investment for Farfield Mill in Sedbergh by issuing community shares have won strong backing from members.

The re-opening gala is set for June 2019, a year later than promised when the arts centre closed for refurbishment in July 2016. The main construction work was delayed until September 2017, and council sources suggest the building's concert hall will look no different post-renovation.