Motion text
That this House congratulates Ilfracombe, Isle of Bute, Lerwick, Sandown, Strabane, Stockton Town Centre Ward, Corby, Great Yarmouth, Leith, Pontypridd, Port Talbot, Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and Rotherham on being shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture competition; applauds the creativity and hard work of volunteer groups and organisations such as One Ilfracombe in championing their communities; believes that culture and the arts enrich people's quality of life while adding more than £8.5bn to the UK economy each year; and supports efforts to strengthen local pride in towns across Britain.
Signatures (6)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 July 2026
Gilbert, Tracy
Labour
Signed on
16 July 2026
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 July 2026
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 July 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 July 2026
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 July 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.