Arts Council England (ACE) has shared a checklist to support museums in preparing for the challenges and opportunities of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) during the years 2026-28. This support is designed to help leaders in local authority-owned and operated museum services, as well as independent museums, gather critical information about their museums and services.
The checklist includes operations, risks, responsibilities and value, and will be essential for future planning within new authority structures. It will help museums’ on advocating for their sites and services by looking at: service operations; risks and responsibilities; and the value the museum delivers.
There is also a dedicated section (Action 10) for independent and local authority reliant museums, helping them to strengthen their case and advocate effectively for continued support in the new landscape.
To download the full ACE checklist follow this link: Museums readiness checklist for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) | Arts Council England
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