Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has chosen Wandsworth to become London Borough of Culture 2025.
The Mayor of London’s culture scheme provides the winning borough with funding towards a year-long programme which celebrates local culture and heritage. The title helps to attract inward investment, create new employment opportunities, improve creative programmes and widen access to culture for residents.
The announcement, made today (Monday 11 March) at City Hall, is a huge boost to Wandsworth’s ability to develop the borough’s cultural and heritage sector.
Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council said:
“Wandsworth is a fantastic place to live. Our strong, diverse communities represent the best of modern Britain. Our year as London Borough of Culture will supercharge our already vibrant, diverse
sector made up of world class institutions and grassroots talent.
“A massive thank you to the hundreds of community organisations, creative venues, schools, businesses and residents of all ages who helped shape our bid. This is brilliant news for our borough.
“We’re going to deliver a year to remember – using the power of culture to transform lives, connect people and improve wellbeing, never more important than now.”
“Let’s do this together!”
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:
“I am thrilled to be announcing the London Borough of Culture for 2025 and 2027. This prestigious award has become a cornerstone in the capital’s calendar, using the power of culture to unite communities, transform young people’s lives and boost the local economy.
“Cultural programmes like the London Borough of Culture form a crucial part of our work to provide positive opportunities for young people, who have seen youth clubs taken away from them due to more than a decade of Government cuts. We’ve seen the difference that it’s made in winning boroughs Waltham Forest, Brent, Lewisham and Croydon, and I’m excited to see Wandsworth’s fantastic ideas come to life as we build a better London for all.”
