The government has announced that it will provide an additional £5 million of support to Bradford, which is the 2025 UK City of Culture.

The funds, which bring total support provided to £15 million, will be used to help in delivering a programme of events and support a legacy of cultural regeneration. It is expected that 6,500 jobs will be created in the area as a result of Bradford being UK City of Culture.

Around 1,000 events are being organised for 2025. These are expected to attract an additional 3.3 million visitors to the area, and it is anticipated that this will bring around £140 million into the local economy as a result.

It is also hoped that the increased exposure will bring about additional growth for the Bradford area.

To see more information about the programme, see: https://bradford2025.co.uk/