VerbatimParliament, as it happens

UK Town of Culture

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 28 May 2026UIN 3040

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when her department plans to announce the UK Town of Culture.

Answered by Ian Murray

We are delighted by the interest and excitement there has been in the UK Town of Culture competition. We have seen an incredible amount of support from across the whole country with hundreds of towns submitting their bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. The panel is carefully considering the applications and we expect to announce a shortlist later this summer. We will announce the category winners and overall winner in early 2027.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim