tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay2024-05-15T11:14:40+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/arts-heritage-minister-lord-parkinsons-speech-to-the-arts-and-humanities-research-council2024-05-15T11:14:40+01:00Arts & Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson's speech to the Arts and Humanities Research CouncilLord Parkinson gave the keynote speech at the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Acceleration Award (IAA) policy meeting.
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/government-to-carry-out-public-body-review-of-arts-council-england2024-03-15T00:00:00+00:00Government to carry out public body review of Arts Council EnglandDame Mary Archer, former chairman of the Science Museum Group, is to lead the review.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/lord-parkinson-at-heritage-day-hosted-by-the-heritage-alliance2024-03-07T13:42:00+00:00Lord Parkinson at Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage AllianceLord Parkinson has delivered a speech to members of the heritage sector at the annual Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage Alliance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-black-nhs-matron-beatles-icon-and-pioneering-ceramist-to-receive-first-official-blue-plaques-outside-london2024-02-23T00:00:00+00:00First black NHS matron, Beatles icon and pioneering ceramist to receive first official blue plaques outside LondonArts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson unveils first official blue plaque outside London � to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in the NHS � in Ilkley, West Yorkshiretag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/museums-to-benefit-from-24-million-investment-to-fund-major-infrastructure-projects2024-02-10T00:01:00+00:00Museums to benefit from £24 million investment to fund major infrastructure projectsMore than £86 million overall to be invested to develop world-class culturetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dcms-letter-to-the-charity-commission-on-the-charities-act-20222024-02-02T10:00:03+00:00DCMS letter to the Charity Commission on the Charities Act 2022Letter from DCMS to the Charity Commission regarding the commencement of sections 15 and 16 of the Charities Act 2022.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sir-ernest-shackletons-polar-medal-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal at risk of leaving the UKA temporary export bar has been placed on Antarctic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Polar Medal
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15-million-boost-for-cultural-venues-to-level-up-access-to-the-arts-across-england2024-01-31T00:01:03+00:00£15 million boost for cultural venues to level up access to the arts across EnglandFourth round of the Cultural Development Fund launched for cultural organisations across England to level up access to the arts, heritage and culture
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/lord-parkinson-speech-at-the-annual-banquet-of-the-worshipful-company-of-arts-scholars2024-01-30T15:57:43+00:00Lord Parkinson speech at the Annual Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Arts ScholarsLord Parkinson addressed the Annual Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars to champion the arts and heritage sector. 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/news/famous-downing-street-corridor-showcases-collection-of-newcastle-artworks2024-01-12T00:01:08+00:00Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworksArtworks from the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle chosen to adorn the corridors of Number 10 Downing Street.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/renaissance-painting-depicting-the-crucifixion-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk2024-01-08T14:00:03+00:00Renaissance painting depicting The Crucifixion at risk of leaving the UKA temporary export bar has been placed on a 15th century painting by Fra Angelico to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire it. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/energy-efficiency-drive-for-historic-homes2024-01-03T10:23:31+00:00Energy efficiency drive for historic homesNew wide-ranging review to tackle barriers to make historic homes more energy efficient, while protecting the beauty of these buildings. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-traditions-set-to-be-formally-recognised-as-uk-joins-unesco-convention2024-01-02T16:19:58+00:00Welsh traditions set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO ConventionCommunities across Wales will be able to nominate their most cherished traditionstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/oh-no-it-isnt-panto-set-to-be-formally-recognised-as-uk-joins-unesco-convention2023-12-23T00:00:00+00:00“Oh no it isn’t!� - Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO ConventionPublic encouraged to propose festive traditions, such as Christmas pantomime and carol-singing, as well as others from all year round, for formal recognition as mainstays of UK culturetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nearly-5000-churches-across-the-united-kingdom-benefit-from-42-million-conservation-fund2023-12-22T00:01:04+00:00Nearly 5,000 churches across the United Kingdom benefit from £42 million conservation fundListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme supporting the protection of religious buildings representing all faiths and denominations, benefiting local communitiestag: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/rare-drawing-by-17th-century-miniaturist-samuel-cooper-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk2023-12-15T14:00:02+00:00Rare drawing by 17th century miniaturist Samuel Cooper at risk of leaving the UKA temporary export bar has been placed on a rare drawing by 17th century artist Samuel Cooper, valued at almost £115,000, to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the worktag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hans-coper-bottle-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk2023-12-11T16:24:19+00:00Hans Coper bottle at risk of leaving the UKA temporary export bar has been placed on a work by Hans Coper to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the work for the nation