Local authority archives

Local authority archives hold records relating to the governance of the area and the communities that live there. These collections may include records such as architectural plans, council minutes, material from local communities and individuals, and the personal papers of prominent local figures.

Local Authority Archive Benchmarking Exercise 2023

Local Authority Archive Benchmarking Exercise 2023

Review the results of the Local Authority Benchmarking Exercise 2023.

Transferring academy school records

This short guidance provides a list of academy school records which may be suitable for transfer to local authority archives.