Useful Links - NDPBs and Government

Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland.

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
CABE is the government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space.

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
COSLA is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport
DCMS aims to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.

Department for Education and Skills
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.

Improvement and Development Agency
IDeA Knowledge works for local government improvement by providing news and examples of good practice from councils across England and Wales, together with access to the IDeA's range of tools and services.

Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
The MLA is the lead strategic agency for museums, libraries and archives.

Scottish Arts Council
The Scottish Arts Council is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland.

Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive.

Scottish Executive
The official website of the Scottish Executive, the devolved government for Scotland.

Scottish Executive Arts & Culture
The Executive's aim is the encouragement of the widest possible participation in a vigorous and diverse cultural life, bringing real benefits for communities and individuals.

Scottish Parliament

Scottish Screen
Promoting Scotland as a production centre for world movie making. Now answerable to the Scottish Executive.