UK City of Culture Expression of Interest

January 20, 2026 Strategy and Resources Policy Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the submission of an Expression of Interest for Bristol to apply to be the UK City of Culture 2029 and authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration to finalise and submit it.

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Purpose

To seek approval to submit an Expression of
Interest (EOI) for Bristol to apply to be the UK City of Culture
2029.

Content

That the Strategy and Resources Committee
(unanimous vote in favour):

1.     
Approved the submission of an Expression of Interest for Bristol to
become UK City of Culture 2029.

2.     
Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in
consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee
to finalise and submit an Expression of Interest to be the UK City
of Culture 2029 by the official deadline, in collaboration and
consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Supporting Documents

EOI City of Culture report.pdf
Appendix B - Equality Impact Assessment - City of Culture EOI.pdf
Appendix C - Environmental Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes