The autumn statement, which protected money to the arts but delivered a blow to local authorities, has drawn mixed responses.

Local authorities envisage a shift away from direct provision of cultural services, but are preparing to lead by articulating a vi…

Bethany Houldsworth reveals how she’s learned a lot as a Creative Apprentice for Lancashire County Council – not least…

A new guide aims to help councils, developers and planners integrate culture into the capital’s developments.

More partnership working is key for the future of local authority arts funding in Edinburgh, but delays and a budget deficit are h…

Paul Martin reveals how London’s boroughs are protecting arts and culture against rising rents and funding cuts.

Richmond Arts Service shared resources and took advantage of new funding opportunities by working in partnerships, say Pippa Joine…

How can a council support the arts when its budget has been cut completely? Charlotte Fergusson shares the inspiring sto…

Caroline O’Neill explains why a project using the arts to improve the lives of looked after children and adults with de…

When it comes to art and culture in Barking and Dagenham, local people call the shots. Miriam Nelken and Helen…

Lorna Lee reveals how William Morris Gallery boosted its visitor numbers from 17,000 to 110,000 by engaging local people.

The average local authority arts budget for 2015/16 is £847k, a 3.5% decrease on last year, according to Arts Development UK…

Since Cornwall Council closed its schools music service, an independent service has emerged that is no longer at the mercy of poli…

Partnerships with local authories are crucial to Orchestras Live’s work. Henry Little reveals how they’ve ma…

Tony Witton reports on the changes Kent County Council’s arts and culture service has made since asked to find new…

Has East Sussex County Council achieved the unachievable? Sally Staples reveals how, through a social capital…

Dorset's local authority arts service has just made the complex transition to a public service mutual. Lindsay Harrod&nbs…

Public sector finances are not going to change any time soon, so we need to act to make sure efforts to bring arts and culture to…

Budget cuts, the introduction of the EBacc and mass academisation of schools has created a “perfect storm” for theatre…

Wiltshire Council has been slammed as “grossly unfair” in its handling of arts funding cuts to Salisbury Arts Centre.

Ranging from acting as a critical friend to champion of the arts, a report by London Councils offers specific recommendations on h…

With Wales set to revamp its education policy and bring the arts to the heart of its school curriculum, an opportunity exists to s…

Research into the impact of local government cuts on cultural activity has found sports and libraries face heavier cuts than the a…

Cuts and restructures have damaged relationships between arts organisations and local authorities, with community organisations an…