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  • David Barclay and Dr Stephen Page reappointed as Trustees of the British Library

    Culture Secretary reappoints David Barclay and Dr Stephen Page for four more years, to 25 January 2019.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local Inquiry Into Library Provision in Sheffield

    Letter from Ed Vaizey MP, stating a "minded to" decision on public library provision in Sheffield

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Blackstone reappointed as Chair of the British Library

    The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Baroness Tessa Blackstone as Chair of the British Library.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Library comparison reports published

    Local authorities across England will be able to compare their library services to help improve services

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spending Round 2015/16 - full details of funding for DCMS bodies published

    How DCMS funding will be allocated to our bodies over coming years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Final decision letter on public library provision in Bolton

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to direct a local inquiry into Bolton Council's library provision.

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  • Final decision letter on public library provision in the Isle of Wight

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to direct a local inquiry into Isle of Wight Council's library provision

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  • Decision letter on local inquiry into library provision in the London Borough of Lewisham

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey to Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock, explaining the Culture Secretary's decision on a local inquiry into Lewisham library provision.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major libraries to hold the nation’s digital memory

    Changes to legal deposit will ensure UK’s online publications are preserved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of E-Lending Published

    Pilot Projects will test best business models

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ed Vaizey announces transfer of authors' Public Lending Right to British Library

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today confirmed that, following a public consultation, the Government is to go ahead with the transfer of the running of the Public Lending Right (PLR) scheme to the British Library. PLR is the ri…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Community libraries for the 21st century

    Arts Council and LGA publish principles for community libraries. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey welcomed the publication today of ajoint Arts…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Library profile reports published

    Library authorities across England will be able to compare the services they offer with similar councils.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Library profile reports published

    Local authorities across England will be able to compare their library services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A library service for the 21st century

    Local Government Association Group and the MLA report on future libraries

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New libraries adviser appointed

    Experienced public servant to advise DCMS ministers and staff.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • e-Lending in libraries: what do you think?

    Independent panel calls for evidence to inform review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £6m libraries fund opens for applications

    Aims to inspire ambitious and innovative cultural partnerships.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vaizey launches review of e-books in public libraries

    A clear strategy is needed if more libraries are to adopt E-lending across England, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of e-lending launched

    Clear strategy could help more libraries to adopt the practice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government