Council criticised for considering museum move
The Walsall Leather Museum could be moved to a new location as part of cost-cutting measures proposed by Walsall Council. Local re…
Posts
Beck Theatre saved after new lease agreement signed
Beck Theatre has been spared from looming closure after Hillingdon Council secured a new operator for the venue. Parkwood Theatres…
Public urged to report council culture cuts as research reveals 50% drop in arts spending
The Campaign for the Arts (CFTA) has launched an open call for information about new proposed cuts to arts funding as local author…
Multinational entertainment group to manage Eastbourne theatres
Eastbourne Borough Council has partnered with a global live entertainment business to run the south-east coast town’s theatres. Tr…
Research highlights cities in need of more creative investment
A study has highlighted UK cities that could benefit from further support to drive industry growth in the creative sector. The Cre…
Industry leaders call for increased collaboration in the North
A panel of industry leaders has said cities across the North of England must come together as “one North” to mirror the cultur…
Welsh council offers artists affordable studios to rent
A project run by a town council in Wales has given artists the opportunity to rent affordable studios. Penarth Council’s West Ho…
Equity members rally to save east London community performance space
Members of the performers and creative workers’ union Equity have rallied outside the east London offices of Newham Council in sup…
Scottish arts boost welcomed but concerns remain over council budgets
After months of uncertainty and campaigning, arts and culture organisations have warmly received the Scottish government’s draft…
Council accuses theatre of purposefully operating at a loss
Hillingdon Council has accused the operators of west London’s Beck Theatre of purposefully running the venue at a loss. At a mee…
Museum director: Budget gave no ‘succour’ – it is down to us to find new ideas
Director of Derby Museums Trust, Tony Butler, has said that measures such as the introduction of a tourist tax in the area or emer…
Council cuts place Midlands museum and theatre at risk of closure
Cannock Chase District Council has proposed closing the Museum of Cannock Chase and the Prince of Wales Theatre as part of measure…
DCMS public bodies ‘may face financial sustainability issues’
Some of the public bodies sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) could struggle to continue to operate du…
Radioactive object removed from museum
A radioactive rock that was stored within a museum in Kent has been safely removed from the site. Kent Online reports that Folkest…
Chichester Festival Theatre returns £141 for every pound of investment
Chichester District Council has extended £187,500 of annual grant funding for Chichester Festival Theatre after an economic impac…
Bradford 2025: ACE awards £1m for legacy initiatives
More than £1m has been awarded to support the cultural sector and activities in Bradford as part of efforts to secure a legacy fo…
Heritage conservation project to receive £3m
The Hoo Peninsula in Kent is to benefit from nearly £3m of funding to support its heritage and habitats. The National Lottery Her…
Bradford 2025: Plans submitted for arts hub and theatre
A city centre building will be transformed into an arts and culture hub featuring a 200-seat theatre under plans submitted by orga…
Edinburgh museum to reopen after ‘passionate feedback’
The People’s Story Museum in Edinburgh will reopen on 2 December after public and political outcry that it had been quietly shut…
Bristol NPO ‘pauses’ festival amid financial challenges
An Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation based in Bristol has revealed it will be “pausing” its flagship arts f…
Council responds to concern over museum ‘disrepair’
Launceston Town Council in Cornwall has responded to public concerns that Lawrence House Museum has fallen into “disrepair”, assur…
Cultural devolution: Public ‘should be involved’ in arts funding decisions
A major report into the future of cultural devolution in the UK is calling for the public to be engaged in decision making relatin…
Campaigners vow to fight closure of Beck Theatre
Campaigners have said they intend to fight the planned closure of a west London theatre. In a statement released last week, Hillin…
Reframing relationships with local authorities
At a time of increasing pressure on budgets for both arts organisations and local authorities, Gavin Barlow of The Albany explores…
