Ledbury to launch bid for UK Town of Culture

Ledbury’s Community Hub is preparing an initial bid to be UK Town of Culture, and a successful entry would secure a £3 million prize fund and a £60,000 development grant if the town is shortlisted.

Ledbury's Community Hub, working with local stakeholders, is preparing an initial bid to be named UK Town of Culture for 2028. Organisers say the bid would bring dedicated funding for cultural activity. They describe the investment as intended to support local economic growth, increase tourism and foster civic pride. The group is seeking community input through a survey and a short-term working group of volunteers and organisational representatives. Key details: - The Community Hub is preparing the initial bid in partnership with local stakeholders. - A successful bid would secure a £3 million prize fund to deliver a cultural programme. - A shortlisted town would also receive a £60,000 development grant. - Organisers say the funding is designed to drive economic growth, increase tourism and foster civic pride. - The group is seeking community ideas via a survey and a working group for people and organisations who can contribute a few hours over the coming weeks. Summary: If Ledbury's bid succeeds, organisers say the funding would be used for a programme of cultural activity and local development. The immediate next steps are preparing the bid and gathering community ideas through the announced survey and working group. Undetermined at this time.