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  • Letter from the Rt Hon Maria Miller with a decision on library provision in Brent

    The Secretary of State decided not to direct a local inquiry into library provision in the London borough of Brent for reasons set out in the letter.

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

  • Letter from Ed Vaizey MP, stating a 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Bolton

    The Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is not minded to direct a local inquiry into library provision in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.

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

  • Letter from Ed Vaizey MP, stating a 'minded to' decision on public library provision on the Isle of Wight

    The Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is not minded to direct a local inquiry into library provision on the Isle of Wight.

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

  • Letter from Ed Vaizey MP, stating a 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Lewisham

    The Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is not minded to direct a local inquiry into library provision in the London borough of Lewisham.

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

  • The J G Ballard archive

    The archive of J G Ballard, one of the most visionary British writers of the twentieth century, has been acquired by the nation.

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

  • Plans unveiled to digitise Middle Eastern archive material

    Half a million pages of maps, photos, manuscripts and letters will be freely available online.

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

  • Future of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey makes announcement at the launch of the 2008 Treasure Annual Report.

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

  • Supporting a library service for the 21st century

    £6m fund among measures announced to improve library services.

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

  • Speech to The Future of Library Services conference

    Thursday 28 June London I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak at today’s conference. This is a great opportunity to talk about the…

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

  • World Book Day 2011

    A celebration of books and reading

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

  • New support programme for libraries

    Ed Vaizey, the Culture Minister, today moved to secure a place for libraries at the heart of the Big Society

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

  • MLA responsibilities to transfer

    Arts Council England to take on museums and libraries role from 1 October.

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

  • Future Libraries Programme

    Ed Vaizey announces first ten areas taking part.

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

  • First ten areas to join future library programme announced

    Communities will have the chance to test drive an ambitious change programme for libraries Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey announced today.

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

  • The National Archives will take on the leadership role for the archives sector

    Support and leadership for the UK’s archive sector will transfer to The National Archives (TNA) from April 2012 after closure of the MLA.

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

  • First 10 areas to join future library programme announced

    Communities around the country will have chance to test drive ambitious change programme for libraries, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced.

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

  • Letter from DCMS legal advisers about library closures in the London Borough of Brent

    Response to proposed claim for judicial review by Margaret Bailey; decision on an inquiry by the Secretary of State.

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  • Our website survey results

    Thanks for all your comments - here’s what we’re doing next

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

  • Culture Minister launches support programme for libraries

    A new support programme that will secure a place for public libraries at the heart of the Big Society was unveiled by Ed Vaizey today.

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

  • Culture Minister launches support programme for libraries

    A new support programme that will secure a place for public libraries at the heart of the Big Society was unveiled by the Culture Minister.

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