A BID to name County Durham as the UK City of Culture 2025 is being launched today with the hope the accolade will provide a major boost for the North East. The aim is to secure the title for Durham, both the county and the city, meaning people and communities across the county would benefit from a national spotlight being turned on the area’s vast and varied landscape, heritage and cultural offer. This follows the announcement that, for the first time, groups of towns are able to work together to submit joint bids. Those involved in the bidding process believe that success would bring a significant increase in visitor numbers to the area and increased investment, with the opportunity to create and develop new economic and employment opportunities.
The COunty Durham bid is being launched today A BID to name County Durham as the UK City of Culture 2025 is being launched today with the hope the accolade will provide a major boost for the North East. The aim is to secure the title for Durham, both the county and the city, meaning people and communities across the county would benefit from a national spotlight being turned on the area’s vast and varied landscape, heritage and cultural offer. This follows the announcement that, for the first time, groups of towns are able to work together to submit joint bids.