The petition of residents of the constituency of Burton,
Declares that the items, artefacts and archives of the National Brewery Centre in Burton upon Trent must not be lost after the building is closed down; and further that the heritage of Burton’s brewing industry is of national cultural importance.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to support Burton’s heritage and help ensure that all the items, artefacts and archives from the National Brewery Centre in Burton upon Trent are kept within the town for public exhibition following the closure of the National Brewery Centre.
And the petitioners remain, etc.—[Presented by Kate Kniveton , Official Report, 23 September 2022; Vol. 719, c. 979 .]
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Observations from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Stuart Andrew):
This Government are deeply committed to supporting arts and culture, and in particular to the important and unique role a museum can have in bringing communities together. It is good to see that Molson Coors, the National Brewery Heritage Trust and East Staffordshire Borough Council have committed to finding a suitable new home for the National Brewery Centre collection.
Arts Council England (ACE) is the body through which the Government support the museums sector. ACE can accredit museums, and working towards accreditation would broaden the range of funding opportunities and support available to the museum once its future is secured. Further information can be found on ACE’s website. Those caring for the collection may also wish to explore the ACE-funded Museum Development services for further advice on accreditation and funding, and the Association of Independent Museums and the Museums Association can also offer advice on seeking alternative premises and options for the collection.