Written Statement·Commons·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·HCWS1240
UK Town of Culture 2028
14 January 2026
Lisa Nandy
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Labour
Statement
I am pleased to open the UK Town of Culture 2028 to applications today in recognition of the vital role towns play in shaping our cultural life. Places across the UK are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to become the inaugural UK Town of Culture ...