Commenting on the recently announced bid for Medway to be the 2025 City of Culture, Cllr Vince Maple Medway Labour Group Leader said ‘Medway is a fantastic place that nearly 300,000 people call home. It is important this bid for City of Culture involves as many of them as possible.

‘Across the five towns and the Peninsula the wide variety of culture is there for all to see. What sets Medway apart from other communities looking to bid for this is our unique combination of our shared history along with our grit, determination and never say never attitude.

‘From a historic dockyard to acid jazz, thriving local comedy & music scenes to an art gallery in a motorcycle shop, amazing local poets to traffic cone wearing innovators, from beating the retreat to calling the midwife – Medway has all of this and so much more.

‘That’s why I’m backing the #Medway2025 bid.’

Cllr Andy Stamp, Medway Labour Regeneration & Communities Spokesperson added, ‘This is a fantastic opportunity to boost Medway’s tourism, raise civic pride and improve access to the arts. This bid has the potential to bring not only a year-long programme of fun events highlighting everything positive about Medway, but also the huge economic and social benefits seen in Cities of Culture like Hull.

‘In its year of being a City of Culture, Hull had more than 5 million visitors and has benefitted from over £3 billion worth of investment since being awarded the honour in 2017 – this legacy continues today.

‘Medway is full of active citizens who contribute to our social, cultural, and economic landscape, and has much to offer as a City of Culture. If this bid is to be successful it’s necessary for everyone to play their part – communities across Medway’s five towns need to truly own this bid. I encourage everyone to get involved and ensure that a Medway City of Culture in 2025 reflects what they love about Medway.’

What sets Medway apart from other communities looking to bid for this is our unique combination of our shared history along with our grit, determination and never say never attitude. Cllr Vince Maple Medway Labour Group Leader
Cllr Vince Maple Medway Labour Group Leader
I encourage everyone to get involved and ensure that a Medway City of Culture in 2025 reflects what they love about Medway. Cllr Andy Stamp, Medway Labour Regeneration & Communities Spokesperson
Cllr Andy Stamp, Medway Labour Regeneration & Communities Spokesperson
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