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Agencies

The MLA works closely with a range of government agencies and other bodies. Currently we are involved in particularly significant work with Arts Council England, English Heritage and Sport England on regional strategies, and with The National Archives on a new government policy for archives.

The MLA is a key partner in moves to join up the regional work of the four agencies (MLA, ACE, EH and Sport England), so that when it is most effective to do so, government speaks to local government with one voice, for example in the planning of regional strategies for culture and sport.

Our work on development of an archives strategy is being taken forward jointly with The National Archives.

There is also a huge array of other agencies, bodies and organisations working in the cultural sector, and in particular with museums, libraries and archives, who we work closely with.

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Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications.  Continue reading

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