Stockport has been named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2023, securing £50,000 to support the borough’s arts sector.
The town’s bid was centred around the One Stockport vision to support the local economy, connect communities and promote health and wellbeing.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: ‘It’s a real pleasure to be able to announce Stockport as our third ever Town of Culture for 2023. The town put forward a strong case for the accolade, backed up by some really exciting plans for events and activities that celebrate Stockport’s identity, its history, but also shine a spotlight on everything that’s happening right now.’
Cllr Mark Hunter, leader of Stockport Council, said: ‘Stockport has a rich cultural history and I’m delighted that we have been recognised in this way. This is the result of much hard work and dedication by many of our cultural organisations getting together under the banner of Culture Stockport to support us with this bid.’
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