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The 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.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today (Thursday 20 February 2025) made an inaugural lecture marking the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white paper.
The 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.
The British Library reconnects historical recordings of cultural songs and stories to the people of Solomon Islands through the National Museum.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Every part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fund
The 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.
New independent review published on how to support and improve libraries in England.
Letter 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
Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors enabling authors to earn up to £6,600 from loans of their books from libraries.
Letter 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 Calderdale
The 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.
The 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.
Dumbarton 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.
Experienced former journalist and government adviser will help generate new ideas to improve library service and provision
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Letter from Minister for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage, stating her 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Bedford
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…
Letter from Minister for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage, stating her 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Lambeth
Letter from Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Helen Whately, stating the Secretary of State's 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Swindon.
Investment will drive local growth, support young people, and reinforce culture’s role at the heart of communities

Letter from Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Michael Ellis, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Barnet Council's library provision.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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