Local authority programme

This programme is designed for managers in local authority museums and archives services to give them the knowledge, understanding and skills to plan for improved organisational resilience.

The National Archives has generously committed further funding towards the 2025–2026 programme, which is now under development.

Upcoming events

The 2026–2027 Local Authority Programme of training and events will be announced shortly.

Previous programmes

2025–2026

Local Authority Programme 2025–2026 Summary Report

PDF: 316.9 KB

Read detailed summaries about the programme, completed in March 2026.

2024–2025

Local Authority Programme 2024–2025 Summary Report

PDF: 215.4 KB

Read detailed summaries about the programme, completed in March 2025.

Supported by

National Archives

More programmes

  • Climate Action

    Encouraging environmental responsibility through actions and raising awareness

  • Diversity Matters

    Identifying and addressing who's under-represented in your audiences

  • Family Friendly

    Encouraging museums to develop their offer for children and families

  • Fund the Future

    Helping museums improve their income generation strategies

  • Measuring Up

    Measuring exhibition quality with self-assessments, peer reviews and surveys

  • Becoming more Welcoming

    Helping museums embrace equality, diversity and inclusion

  • Recharge

    Helping museums respond to increasing challenges without any budget increase

  • Roots & Branches

    Creating an environmentally aware and active sector

  • Victory 80

    Supporting museums to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and Japan