The UK Government has allocated over £60 million to nine cultural projects across England, Wales, and Scotland to drive local economic growth, create jobs, and enhance cultural offerings. One of the standout initiatives is the £5 million funding for Leeds, which will renovate a Grade II listed building to house the National Poetry Centre. This project will transform the space into a national headquarters for poetry, promoting the arts and providing a dedicated venue for poetry events and activities.
Other notable recipients include the National Railway Museum in York, which will receive £15 million for a new building and visitor facilities, and Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum, which will get £10 million to expand and maintain their collections. Coventry will also benefit from a £5 million investment to repurpose a former Ikea building into a cultural hub.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in Dundee will also receive £2.6 million to revamp its Scottish Design Galleries, and Worcester will receive £2.3 million to develop new cultural spaces.
These projects are expected to enhance cultural infrastructure, attract tourism, and create local jobs, contributing to regional economic growth.
