The MLA, which we sponsor, is the lead strategic agency for museums, libraries and archives. It advises government on policy and priorities for the sector.
It acts as a powerful advocate for the three sectors, and promotes innovation and change.
We work closely with the MLA on taking forward three key strategies:
- Framework for the future
The first ever national public library strategy, and an action plan aimed at delivering improvement across English library authorities.
- Renaissance
A programme of investment focused principally on regional museums across England.
- Listening to the past, speaking to the future
A strategy for national knowledge management, and for saving and storing our present for future generations.
MLA delivers policy in the regions through nine regional agencies. These are:
To find out more about MLA's work and what's happening in the regions, visit the MLA website or the regional agency websites, which are linked from the list above.
