tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-03-13T12:00:04+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/andrew-wathey-has-been-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-national-archives 2025-03-13T12:00:04+00:00 Andrew Wathey has been reappointed as Chair of The National Archives 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/jennie-lee-lecture-arts-for-everyone 2025-02-20T18:10:12+00:00 Jennie Lee lecture - Arts for Everyone 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/venki-ramakrishnan-has-been-reappointed-as-a-board-member-of-the-british-library 2024-11-13T12:00:04+00:00 Venki Ramakrishnan has been reappointed as a Board Member of the British Library 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-library-and-sinm-reconnect-historical-cultural-recordings 2024-06-11T06:25:58+01:00 British Library and SINM reconnect historical cultural recordings The 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-boost 2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost Every part of England to receive funding through the latest round of the Cultural Investment Fund tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-board-members-appointed-to-the-british-library 2024-02-29T09:30:18+00:00 Two Board Members appointed to the British Library 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-review-to-guide-libraries-strategy-in-2024 2024-01-18T00:00:00+00:00 Independent Review to guide libraries strategy in 2024 New 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-calderdale 2023-12-21T11:09:53+00:00 Final decision letter on public library provision in Calderdale 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 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/library-book-loan-payment-scheme-updated-to-benefit-authors 2023-10-10T14:30:55+01:00 Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors Library 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-calderdale 2023-09-07T15:22:00+01:00 'Minded to' letter on public library provision in Calderdale 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 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-board-members-reappointed-to-the-british-library 2023-09-06T12:00:08+01:00 Three Board Members reappointed to the British Library 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/authors-to-benefit-from-updated-library-book-loan-payment-scheme 2023-06-28T16:44:32+01:00 Authors to benefit from updated library book loan payment scheme 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/redeveloping-dumbarton-town-centre-with-199-million-funding 2023-01-17T13:30:00+00:00 Redeveloping Dumbarton town centre with £19.9 million funding 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baroness-sanderson-to-help-develop-new-public-libraries-strategy 2022-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 Baroness Sanderson to help develop new public libraries strategy Experienced former journalist and government adviser will help generate new ideas to improve library service and provision tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/minded-to-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-bedford 2020-11-18T13:44:04+00:00 'Minded to' letter on public library provision in Bedford Letter from Minister for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage, stating her 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Bedford tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-secretary-of-state-has-approved-the-appointment-of-venki-ramakrishnan-as-a-board-member-of-the-british-library 2020-07-01T16:15:04+01:00 The 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� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/minded-to-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-lambeth 2020-03-05T17:09:00+00:00 'Minded to' letter on public library provision in Lambeth Letter from Minister for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage, stating her 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Lambeth tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/minded-to-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-swindon 2019-10-28T11:48:00+00:00 'Minded to' letter on public library provision in Swindon 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-250-million-culture-investment-fund-launched 2019-10-12T00:25:27+01:00 New £250 million Culture Investment Fund launched Investment will drive local growth, support young people, and reinforce culture’s role at the heart of communities� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/final-decision-letter-on-public-library-provision-in-barnet 2019-04-10T14:00:00+01:00 Final decision letter on public library provision in Barnet 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.