Press releases

	Library Buildings’ Survey Published September 2006 A report published by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) today shows 70 per cent of England’s public library buildings are fit for purpose and meet health and safety standards.
	Northwest businesses invited to discover London 2012 opportunities September 2006 Businesses in England’s Northwest can now find out how they can get involved in the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, thanks to a brand new business service.
	A novel approach to fitness August 2006 • Liverpool is first city in UK to put gym equipment in libraries • Innovative library workouts to get the whole city exercising • PHOTOCALL, THURSDAY 3 AUGUST, CENTRAL LIBRARY: Library users get fit with lit as a new chapter begins for health in Liverpool LIVERPOOL people could soon be rowing with JK Rowling, working out with Wordsworth or skipping with Kipling!
	CULTURAL WORLD UNITES TO LAUNCH FUTURE VISION June 2006 Leading organisations from across the cultural sector joined together for the first time to publish a vision for the future and a plan of action. In a joint document, Values and Vision: The Contribution of Culture, the organisations call for a new settlement with government so that Britain can maintain its position as a world-class culture.
	Last chance to see the Museum of Liverpool Life May 2006 The Museum of Liverpool Life closes to the public on Sunday 4 June 2006 so that preparations for building work can begin this autumn on the new £65 million Museum of Liverpool.
	The MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund celebrates 125 years of supporting regional acquisitions May 2006 Over the past 125 years, the Purchase Grant Fund has enabled regional organisations from Cornwall to Cumbria to acquire objects as varied as Bronze Age rings, a Victorian kitchen range, a manuscript by Ted Hughes, Gainsborough drawings and a Grayson Perry pot.
	The Haig Colliery Mining Museum are delighted to receive The Pride in Copeland Visitor attraction of the Year Award 2006. May 2006 The award was presented at a ceremony held at Sellafield Visitor Centre on Thursday 27th April by Deputy Mayor of Copeland, Willis Metherill.
	The power of ten – The MLA Partnership creates one voice for museums, libraries and archives April 2006 MLA North West has joined forces with the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) and the eight other independent regional agencies to create ‘The MLA Partnership’. The new national board will include the Chairs of all the regional agencies and MLA North West has now become part of this new national partnership to collectively lead the transformation of England’s museums, libraries and archives and promote their unique contribution for the future.
	Inspired By... April 2006 Adult learners from across the North West have taken part in Inspired By, a national art competition organised by MLA North West and the V&A Museum, London as part of Adult Learner’s Week. 10 lucky winners will have their artwork displayed throughout Manchester Art Gallery, alongside the work from the Gallery’s collection that inspired them. To receive a list of winners please contact: E: [email protected]
	£640,000 boost to the North West’s museum collections April 2006 Seven museums in the North West are benefiting from funding to enhance their collections, which are among some of the most important in the country. The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) is making the awards from its Designation Challenge Fund to ensure that these outstanding collections can be enjoyed and appreciated by as many people as possible.