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Museums scheme to relaunch later this year
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) has agreed transitional arrangements to be implemented ahead of the launch of the revamped Accreditation Scheme in autumn.
Management of the 22-year-old initiative will be transferred to Arts Council England (ACE) along with a number of other key MLA functions. The Accreditation Scheme is now closed to new applicants, with the MLA unveiling plans to recruit three consultants to provide regional support during the transition process.
ACE is currently working up plans to provide "appropriate support levels" for the initiative from April 2012 in a bid to ensure the future success of the UK museums sector.