Overview
- Bradford Culture Company will continue in a smaller, focused form to sustain programming, support local artists and maintain its volunteer scheme with Allwyn funding.
- Loading Bay will reopen in May 2026 with a new exhibition linked to the BBC series Extraordinary Portraits.
- The Beacon is expected to return in summer 2026, subject to planning permission, with a programme co-created with local residents.
- The BBC announced legacy actions including Extraordinary Portraits Season 5 with guest artist Ricky Wilson, the Write Across Bradford scheme, a 20 Under 25 celebration, and a BBC Radio Leeds base at Bradford College.
- Broadcast reach from 2025 was highlighted with a 21.6 million TV/iPlayer audience cited at an event, while separate local reporting put the figure at over 26 million.