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Incredible public response to Grimsby's UK Town of Culture 2028 bid event
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Organisers reported an incredible public response to an interactive event held at Grimsby Minster to gather ideas for the town's bid to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028. Grimsby is one of four finalists, alongside Basildon, Birkenhead and Rotherham, with the winning area set to receive £3m for a 2028 cultural programme.
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- An event titled 'Grimsby: A Place We Call Home' was held at Grimsby Minster to collect ideas and stories for the town's cultural bid.
- Grimsby has reached the final shortlist of four locations, competing against Basildon, Birkenhead and Rotherham.
- The final bid must be submitted by 30 November.
- The winning location will be awarded £3m for a six-month cultural programme in 2028, with two runners-up receiving £250,000 each.
- Local MP Melanie Onn and attendees praised the community engagement and the opportunity to showcase the town's positive aspects.