HENLEY will make a bid to become the UK’s first “town of culture”. The town council is expected to submit an expression of interest before the end of the month. At a meeting of Henley Town Council’s town and community committee on Tuesday last week, councillors agreed to submit an initial “expression of interest” form, from which a shortlist will be selected. The bids for the 2028 title will be assessed by an independent expert advisory panel chaired by Sir Phil Redmond. Write to: Letters, Henley Standard, Caxton House, 1 Station Road, Henley or email letters@henleystandard.co.uk

Source: Express March 06, 2026 19:19 UTC