Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 15787

UK Town of Culture

Tabled: 3 July 2026

Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the total cost of the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition, including (a) prize funding, (b) development grants, (c) administration and (d) assessment costs.

Answer

Ian Murray

In launching the UK Town of Culture competition, the government announced that each of the shortlisted towns will receive £60,000 to help deliver full bids for competition, the winner will receive a £3 million prize; and two runners up will receive £250,0...

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