Nine boroughs bidding to become London's next 'Borough of Culture' - and what they say
Nine of the capital’s councils have been revealed as candidates for the title of London Borough of Culture in 2025 and 2027.
The two winning boroughs will each be awarded £1.35 million from City Hall to deliver a programme of cultural events which celebrate their local people and places.
Launched in 2017, a winning borough is now selected every other year. Previous winners include Waltham Forest (2019), Brent (2020) and Lewisham (2022). 2023’s London Borough of Culture is Croydon.
Justine Simons OBE, London’s deputy mayor for culture, said: “I’m super excited to see such a positive reaction to the mayor’s London Borough of Culture award.
“It shows that across London, our boroughs recognise the importance of culture and
