'Let's make Dudley Britain's first 'town of culture': MP urges town to bid for £3.5 million title
An MP has urged Dudley to lodge a bid to become Britain's first 'town of culture' after the Government announced a new competition.
Sonia Kumar, who represents the Dudley constituency, welcomed the launch of the new UK Town of Culture competition.
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She urged Dudley Council to promote the opportunity to showcase the town’s rich heritage, creativity and community pride on a national stage.
Dudley Council leader Councillor Patrick Harley said he intended to submit an application once he had studied the detail.
Announced by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, the new competition is aimed at small and medium-sized town’s and will award £3.5 million to the winning town to deliver a major cultural programme in summer 2028. Shortlisted towns will also receive £60,000 to help develop their final bids.
