Local government funding for culture and leisure down £2.3bn since 2010
Two reports expose the impact of austerity on the sector
Cuts
A ticking time bomb for Scottish museums
The sector is increasingly fragile as lower visitor numbers since Covid and reduced public funding continue to bite. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
University museums highlight impact of Scottish Funding Council cut
Revised criteria for funding is criticised as 'inappropriate'
Questions raised over decision to relocate Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
Around 200 people attend public gathering to show their support for the institution
Two-thirds of museum directors warn of funding shortfalls
New research finds organisations need a 10-20% increase in funding just to stabilise
Fears for future of Buxton Museum as council confirms building sale
Museum is to be relocated due to structural issues in building complex
University museums face 26% cut in Scottish Funding Council grant
Funding withdrawn entirely from museums without Recognised collections
Survey shows strong public support for government funding of museums
Three quarters of UK adults believe councils should fund local museums
MPs and peers told of ‘serious challenges’ facing civic museums
Value of museums and risks to the sector highlighted at parliamentary event
National Museum Cardiff will remain open, culture secretary pledges
Heritage workers seek urgent talks with Welsh Government as opposition parties raise alarm over impact of funding cut
Warning over closure of sites as Museum Wales grapples with budget cut
National Museum Cardiff could shut without 'urgent, critical work', says chief executive
New campaign to make case for investment in culture
Initiative will support organisations to communicate the value and impact of their work in the run-up to the general election