Plymouth to bid for UK City of Culture 2029
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The Box This inflatable seen in 2025, based on a character by Plymouth artist Beryl Cook, was part of one outdoor cultural event in the city in the last decade
Plymouth is aiming to become the UK City of Culture 2029. The city council has announced in a cabinet meeting its intention to bid for the title. If successful, the winning city is awarded £10m in funding to create a year-long celebration of arts and culture. Portsmouth, Ipswich and Wrexham have already declared an intention to compete for 2029.
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