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Halifax Misses Out on UK Town of Culture Shortlist as Government Reveals Its 15 Finalists
More than 400 towns applied, and the winner will get a £3 million grant to deliver a cultural programme in 2028.
- On Thursday, the UK Government announced a 15-town shortlist for the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028 title, selected from nearly 400 applicants competing for a £3 million government grant.
- Designed to replicate the success of the City of Culture award, the initiative aims to restore pride in local areas across Britain by encouraging communities to showcase their cultural heritage.
- An independent panel chaired by Sir Phil Redmond, creator of Brookside, divided the 15 towns into small, medium, and large categories based on population size, with each receiving £60,000 to develop bids.
- Judges will select one finalist from each category, with the overall winner announced early next year; the winner receives £3 million while the two runners-up each receive £250,000 to support cultural programs.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy praised the nearly 400 applicants' pride in their towns, while panel chair Redmond described the response as "overwhelming" and confirmed plans to visit the finalists.
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Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture – UK Times
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