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Bradford will benefit from a cash boost of at least £10 million to kick off the city’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2025 and help grow the economy, one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities.

• Updated: 7 July 2023

Beneficiaries of the Cultural Investment Fund, announced today by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, include museums, cultural venues and public libraries across England.

• Updated: 20 March 2023

City will now receive initial seed funding of £275,000 to begin preparation for a year of groundbreaking cultural activities in 2025

• Updated: 31 May 2022

Show your support for the 4 shortlisted places before the winner is revealed

• Updated: 17 May 2022

Four places shortlisted for the prestigious UK City of Culture 2025 title

• Updated: 19 March 2022