tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-04-14T00:01:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/130-cultural-venues-museums-and-libraries-to-receive-funding-boost-that-will-improve-access-to-arts-and-culture-across-the-country2026-04-14T00:01:00+01:00130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of almost £130 million to protect them for present and future generationstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-libraries-set-to-benefit-from-cash-boost-to-support-national-year-of-reading2026-03-02T11:29:18+00:00Public libraries set to benefit from cash boost to support National Year of ReadingThe government has announced up to £150,000 cash boost for public libraries to support the National Year of Readingtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/professor-dame-carol-black-gbe-extended-as-chair-of-the-british-library2026-02-16T12:00:03+00:00Professor Dame Carol Black GBE extended as Chair of the British LibraryThe Secretary of State has extended Professor Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for one year, from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/175-years-since-the-public-libraries-act2025-10-09T17:10:19+01:00175 Years since the Public Libraries ActBaroness Twycross gave the keynote speech at the charity, Libraries Connected, celebration event at Manchester Central Library to mark the 175th anniversary of the first ever Public Libraries Act
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/andrew-wathey-has-been-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-national-archives2025-03-13T12:00:04+00:00Andrew Wathey has been reappointed as Chair of The National ArchivesThe Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Wathey as Chair of The National Archives for a five year term from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/jennie-lee-lecture-arts-for-everyone2025-02-20T18:10:12+00:00Jennie Lee lecture - Arts for EveryoneCulture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today (Thursday 20 February 2025) made an inaugural lecture marking the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white paper. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/venki-ramakrishnan-has-been-reappointed-as-a-board-member-of-the-british-library2024-11-13T12:00:04+00:00Venki Ramakrishnan has been reappointed as a Board Member of the British LibraryThe Secretary of State has reappointed Venki Ramakrishnan as Board Member for the British Library for a 4 year term from 15 June 2024 to 14 June 2028.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-library-and-sinm-reconnect-historical-cultural-recordings2024-06-11T06:25:58+01:00British Library and SINM reconnect historical cultural recordingsThe British Library reconnects historical recordings of cultural songs and stories to the people of Solomon Islands through the National Museum.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nearly-70-museums-and-libraries-across-england-to-benefit-from-33-million-boost2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boostEvery part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fundtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-board-members-appointed-to-the-british-library2024-02-29T09:30:18+00:00Two Board Members appointed to the British LibraryThe Secretary of State has appointed Shobi Khan and Kate Mosse CBE as Board Members to the British Library, for terms of 4 years commencing 1 March 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-review-to-guide-libraries-strategy-in-20242024-01-18T00:00:00+00:00Independent Review to guide libraries strategy in 2024New independent review published on how to support and improve libraries in England.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/final-decision-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-calderdale2023-12-21T11:09:53+00:00Final decision letter on public library provision in CalderdaleLetter from Minister for Arts and Heritage, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, stating the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Calderdale Council's library provision tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/library-book-loan-payment-scheme-updated-to-benefit-authors2023-10-10T14:30:55+01:00Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authorsLibrary book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors enabling authors to earn up to £6,600 from loans of their books from libraries.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/minded-to-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-calderdale2023-09-07T15:22:00+01:00'Minded to' letter on public library provision in CalderdaleLetter from Minister for Arts and Heritage, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, stating the Secretary of State's 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Calderdaletag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-board-members-reappointed-to-the-british-library2023-09-06T12:00:08+01:00Three Board Members reappointed to the British LibraryThe Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Dr Jeremy Silver, Laela Pakpour Tabrizi and Dr Wei Yang for four year terms commencing 13 May 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/authors-to-benefit-from-updated-library-book-loan-payment-scheme2023-06-28T16:44:32+01:00Authors to benefit from updated library book loan payment schemeThe Government is today launching a consultation on proposed changes to the Public Lending Right Scheme to ensure authors are paid their fair share when their work is enjoyed by library users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/redeveloping-dumbarton-town-centre-with-199-million-funding2023-01-17T13:30:00+00:00Redeveloping Dumbarton town centre with £19.9 million fundingDumbarton is a town with a rich history, famous for its castle, glassmaking, shipbuilding, and whisky. With the support of £19.9 million from the Levelling Up Fund, the town centre will be regenerated.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baroness-sanderson-to-help-develop-new-public-libraries-strategy2022-09-02T00:15:00+01:00Baroness Sanderson to help develop new public libraries strategyExperienced former journalist and government adviser will help generate new ideas to improve library service and provisiontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/minded-to-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-bedford2020-11-18T13:44:04+00:00'Minded to' letter on public library provision in BedfordLetter from Minister for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage, stating her 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Bedfordtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-secretary-of-state-has-approved-the-appointment-of-venki-ramakrishnan-as-a-board-member-of-the-british-library2020-07-01T16:15:04+01:00The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of Venki Ramakrishnan as a Board Member of the British Library.Venki Ramakrishnan has been approved by The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a Board Member of the British Library, following his nomination by the Trustees of the British Museum, for a four-year p…