Ipswich eliminated from UK City of Culture 2029 competition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

Ipswich has been excluded from the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 despite being the first place to declare its bid.

Ipswich has been excluded from the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029, announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The town had hoped to become the first East of England winner in the scheme's history.

Ipswich was the first place in the UK to declare its intent to bid. It made it onto the longlist in March, beating out 16 other applicants. Ipswich MP Jack Abbott, who first proposed the idea nearly four years ago, said he had 'a real sense of energy and belief' that the town had what it takes to win.

The bid focused on bringing people together through culture, with an emphasis on young people, everyday stories, and the riverfront. More than 100 businesses backed the campaign, alongside high-profile ambassadors including Ipswich-born former WBO heavyweight world champion Fabio Wardley.

How it is being reported

• Ipswich misses out on UK City of Culture 2029 shortlistIpswich has missed out on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 despite being the first place in Britain to declare its intention to bid.East Anglian Daily Times · 21 Oct, 12:25
• Ipswich misses out on UK City of Culture 2029 shortlistIpswich has missed out on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 despite being the first place in Britain to declare its intention to bid.Ipswich Star · 21 Oct, 12:25

In this story: Ipswich · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Jack Abbott · Fabio Wardley · East of England

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