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Culture: Urban Areas

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80093

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she expects to launch the UK Town of Culture competition.

Answered by Ian Murray

The UK Town of Culture competition will help to boost pride in place by shining a spotlight on multiple towns and giving them a platform to share their story, building on the success of the UK City of Culture competition. Further details on the UK Town of Culture competition will be announced in due course.

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