Hundreds help shape Grimsby's bid for UK Town of Culture 2028

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 18:07 · Archive

Hundreds attended an event at Grimsby Minster to submit ideas for the town's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid.

Hundreds of people attended an event at Grimsby Minster to help shape the town's bid for UK Town of Culture 2028. The event, called Grimsby: A Place We Call Home, transformed the historic building into the rooms of a house, with visitors invited to share ideas, stories and hopes for the town's future across immersive spaces based on four themes: Fiery Stuff, The Catch, Edge and Step Forward.

Organiser Katie-Lou Green said the response had been "incredible". Local MP Melanie Onn, who attended, described reaching the final shortlist as "absolutely amazing" and said the bid had a "really clear plan" that "resonated with the judges". Grimsby is one of four large towns shortlisted for the award, alongside Basildon, Birkenhead and Rotherham.

The bid must be submitted by 30 November. The winner will receive £3m to host a six-month cultural programme in 2028, while two runners-up will each receive £250,000. Attendee Louise Osbourne said she thought the bid would be valuable for young people in the town.

How it is being reported

• 'Incredible' response to Grimsby culture bid eventPeople were invited to Grimsby Minster to submit ideas for the Town of Culture 2028 bid.BBC Lincolnshire · 9 Oct, 17:31
• Hundreds help shape Grimsby's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid at unique Minster eventHundreds help shape Grimsby's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid at unique Minster eventGrimsbyLive · 9 Oct, 14:38

In this story: Grimsby · Grimsby Minster · Melanie Onn · Basildon · Birkenhead · Rotherham

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