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Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to broaden the scope of the general duty of library authorities so as to include a duty to provide related cultural facilities alongside the library service; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Alison McGovernLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would change the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to require library authorities to provide related cultural facilities in addition to their library services. In effect, it broadens what local libraries are expected to offer to include museums or other cultural amenities as part of their duties. The aim is to create a more connected cultural provision at the local level.

Key Points

Broadens the general duty of library authorities to include provision of related cultural facilities alongside library services (e.g., museums, galleries).
Aims to create a more integrated local culture offer and improve access to cultural services for communities.
Applies to library authorities and organisations running libraries and related cultural facilities.
Amends the 1964 Act with connected purposes to extend duties beyond libraries.
Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons; sponsored by Alison McGovern (Labour Co-op); first Reading on 1 December 2010.

Progress

The bill has had its first reading in December 2010 and is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Library authorities (local councils)Library staff and volunteersLibrary users and local communitiesMuseums, galleries and other related cultural facilities providersOrganizations involved in running or funding cultural facilities as part of local services

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Bill Stages

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 118 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

25 May 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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