Wrexham's Bid for City of Culture 2029

Early day motion 878, tabled 12 October 2026 by Andrew Ranger (Labour). Signed by 6 members.

That this House supports Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 and the first place in Wales to hold the title; celebrates the city's Welsh-language and industrial heritage, its thriving music and arts scene, and the work of organisations including Ty Pawb, FOCUS Wales, Stori Brymbo and the Football Museum for Wales; recognises the opportunity for the bid to widen cultural participation, particularly among young people, and to bring visitors and investment to Wrexham and the wider region; commends the community groups, cultural organisations and businesses working together on Wrecsam2029; and encourages people across Wales and the United Kingdom to support the bid.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 4, DUP 1, Labour 1.