Wrexham's Bid for City of Culture 2029

Summary

That this House supports Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 and the first place in Wales to hold the title; celebrates the city's Welsh-language and industrial heritage, its thriving music and arts scene, and the work of organisations including Ty Pawb, FOCUS Wales, Stori Brymbo and the Football Museum for Wales; recognises the opportunity for the bid to widen cultural participation, particularly among young people, and to bring visitors and investment to Wrexham and the wider region; commends the community groups, cultural organisations and businesses working together on Wrecsam2029; and encourages people across Wales and the United Kingdom to support the bid.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House supports Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 and the first place in Wales to hold the title; celebrates the city's Welsh-language and industrial heritage, its thriving music and arts scene, and the work of organisations including Ty Pawb, FOCUS Wales, Stori Brymbo and the Football Museum for Wales; recognises the opportunity for the bid to widen cultural participation, particularly among young people, and to bring visitors and investment to Wrexham and the wider region; commends the community groups, cultural organisations and businesses working together on Wrecsam2029; and encourages people across Wales and the United Kingdom to support the bid.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Andrew Ranger · Labour · Primary sponsor

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