Fifteen UK Towns Shortlisted for First 'Town of Culture' Award

Basildon, Birkenhead, and Grimsby are among 15 towns shortlisted from nearly 400 applicants to become the UK's first 'Town of Culture,' with each receiving £60,000 to develop their bids for the 2028 award.

9 Jul, 16:55 — 9 Jul, 16:55

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The IndependentMostly Factual18d ago

Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture

There are 15 shortlisted towns, selected from nearly 400 applicants, who will receive £60,000 to develop full bids to win the award in 2028

By Tom Jeffreys

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Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture

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