Roundtable consultation on a new strategic vision for archives

[Registration will close on Tuesday 22 October at 12:00 for catering orders to be processed]

About

The National Archives has been commissioned by DCMS to create the Government's new strategic vision for archives. We have appointed BOP Consulting to carry out consultation on the current and future issues and opportunities for the archives sector. The consultation is based on a provocation paper.

We would greatly appreciate your input into the creation of a new government strategic vision for the archives sector.

This event is one of eight available roundtables, six of which will be in person across England and two of which will be online. Please note that you only need to attend one roundtable.

Bookings for roundtables will close one week before the event date and spaces are limited so please book early.

If you’re not able to attend any of the roundtables, there is also an online consultation form for archive sector professionals. If you are a member of the public, there is an online consultation form for archive users. Both forms will be open until 29 November 2024.

Programme

10:30 - welcome

10:40 - format outline - BOP

10:45 - introductions - everyone

11:00 - workshop 1

• digital capacity and models of work
• sustainability
• inclusion
• advocacy and reputation

12:20 - catered lunch

13:05 - workshop 2

• public engagement
• resilience
• impact
• innovation
• reflection on Archives Unlocked

14:40 - leadership and partnerships - how can we deliver? - discussion

14:50 - what have we missed?

15:00 - leave

Additional information

Lunch will be provided.

For these roundtables about the Government's new strategic vision for archives, we are working with BOP Consulting and venues to uphold The National Archives’ commitment to environmental sustainability.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Minimising the use of paper, printing, and postage, and opting for digital alternatives whenever possible
• Avoiding unnecessary travel and using public transport, cycling, or walking instead of driving or flying
• Choosing low-carbon or renewable energy sources for any equipment or facilities used for the work
• Choosing vegetarian options by default, while catering individual dietary requests on an individual basis
• Reducing waste and recycling materials as much as possible
• Considering the environmental impact of any suppliers or partners involved in the work and seeking to work with those who share similar sustainability value

Please read more about BOP Consulting’s Environmental Policy and The National Archives’ Environmental and Sustainability Report 2023-2024 (p.53-66)

Directions:

If you are travelling by bus or train, the venue is a 20 minute walk from the railway station and bus station in Duke Street. There are also bus stops at the southern end of Springfield Road and on Parkway, both of which are a short walk from the venue.

If you travel by bike, the main access route for the Essex Record Office is from Wharf Road. There are cycle rakcs by the public entrance.

If you travel by car you may wish to choose the following Park and Ride services available in Chelmsford: Sandon Park and Ride and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride.

If you have any questions about the consultation on the Government's new vision for archives, please contact us at [email protected]

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