Norfolk Museums Service reveals ‘financial pressure’
An organisation responsible for more than ten museums across Norfolk is facing “significant financial pressure”. Norfolk Museu…
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Theatre without planning permission loses High Court appeal
A theatre building that was constructed without planning permission has lost a High Court appeal against its closure. Titchfield F…
Glasgow Life appoints new chief executive
KAY MORRISON is set to become chief executive of Glasgow Life on July 7. With 20 years’ experience working across Scotland’s c…
Union criticises blanket court ruling to halt ‘torturous’ busking in Leicester Square
Performers’ union Equity has called a court ruling ordering Westminster Council to stop noisy buskers in and around London’s Lei…
£20m regional museum fund opens for applications
A new £20m fund announced by the government in February has opened for applications. The Museum Renewal Fund is for regional muse…
London councils urged to support late-night opening to ‘drive culture and nightlife growth’
London’s borough councils are being urged to allow late-night opening this spring and summer as part of a drive to grow the capita…
Opportunities and challenges of deepening devolution
In the current operating environment, Ben Walmsley of the University of Leeds argues it is vital for cultural professionals and lo…
Welsh government invests in new arts centre
The Welsh government has awarded £780,000 to Swansea Council to help turn a long-term vacant building into a new arts and culture…
Council announces study into structural viability of South Yorkshire theatre
A council in South Yorkshire is funding research into the future of a local theatre following concerns about its structural viabil…
Sotheby’s offers to value council art collections
Auction house Sotheby’s has approached several English councils offering to value their art collections, prompting fears some co…
Council museum cuts opening hours to save cash
A local authority-run museum in Suffolk will adopt a four-day week opening schedule to help the council balance its budget. The BB…
Museum trust warns of ‘critical juncture’ after failed funding bid
York Museum Trust has warned that it is at “a critical juncture” and unable to afford urgently needed repairs following a fail…
Youth arts charity gets £2.7m to redevelop venue
Westminster City Council has awarded £2.7m to Paddington Arts to fund a major redevelopment and extension of its building. Founde…
London mayor announces £10m boost for creative industries
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has promised to invest more than £10m into the UK capital’s cultural and creative industries over th…
Worcester co-creation initiatives awarded £800k
Arts Council England has awarded Worcester a grant of £800,000 to support co-creation initiatives across the city. Funded through…
Theatre cancels shows amid ‘viability’ concerns
Guildford’s Electric Theatre has cancelled its events while the institution that operates it considers its long-term future, it ha…
Youth arts projects awarded crime cash
Money seized from criminals will be invested in projects working with vulnerable young people in West Yorkshire, including initiat…
Campaigners urge DCMS to protect Britain’s oldest cinema
Campaigners are appealing against a decision not to grant listed status to a cinema in Birmingham said to be the oldest working ve…
Heritage-led regeneration ‘can revitalise high streets’
A government-backed initiative to regenerate high streets through community engagement and cultural events provided an economic bo…
Bradford 2025: ‘Pop-up’ arts venue opens in former warehouse
A new arts venue has opened in a converted storage depot in Bradford city centre. The Loading Bay on the city’s Duke Street has be…
Government plans to scrap Theatres Trust role in planning decisions
The government has announced plans to end the requirement for Theatres Trust to be consulted on planning decisions related to cult…
Tourist tax worth £1bn a year for culture floated
A tourist levy on overnight accommodation in England could generate more than £1bn a year to support cultural infrastructure and…
Campaign group protests Lambeth libraries funding cut
A demonstration has taken place in protest over cuts to library funding in Lambeth. Lambeth Council is planning a £1m cut to its…
NPO launches ‘doorstep culture’ initiative
A new free scheme enabling people to experience art and museum collections from the comfort of their own homes has been launched b…
