UK City of Culture Expression of Interest
January 20, 2026 Strategy and Resources Policy Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
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.
Full council record
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.
Related Meeting
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.30 pm on January 20, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |