Milton Keynes makes final four of 2029 City of Culture shortlist
Milton Keynes has been named as one of four finalists for the 2029 UK City of Culture award. The city plans to use the potential funding to develop cultural events and infrastructure, including a new entertainment venue.
Why it matters
The City of Culture designation provides significant economic and social investment for regional development in the UK.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, More than 70,000 people attend Reggae Land at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes each year
Milton Keynes has made the shortlist to be named as the 2029 City of Culture.
It was only given the civic honour of city status in 2022, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, but is now one of four places competing for the prize, which will be awarded early next year.
It will compete with Wrexham, Sheffield and Blackpool for the accolade, with a panel of judges including the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, Sir Phil Redmond, due to visit each one before making a final decision.
Jane Carr, the Liberal Democrat leader of the city council, said: "This is a huge honour and a tribute to the hard work and vision of everyone who has helped to shape Milton Keynes' bid."
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