Howsafe Proudly Supporting Peterborough’s UK City of Culture 2029 Bid
Friday, 20th February 2026
Categories: Company News

At Howsafe, we have always believed in backing the place that backs us.

Since 1978, our family business has grown alongside Peterborough – from our warehouse and retail store to our mobile showrooms serving customers across the region. This city has shaped who we are. So when the opportunity came to support the Peterborough UK City of Culture 2029 campaign, it felt like a natural step.

Peterborough is ambitious. It is growing fast. It is rich in heritage, creativity and community spirit. The 2029 bid is about recognising that strength and giving it the national platform it deserves.

You can find out more about the official bid here:
www.peterborough2029.com

Why It Matters

The UK City of Culture title is not just about arts events. It is about confidence, investment and pride in place. It is about showing that culture lives in our streets, our businesses, our schools and our communities.

For Howsafe, culture is not an abstract concept. It is:

  • The people who walk through our doors every day.

  • The local trades who trust us to keep them safe at work.

  • The apprentices starting their careers.

  • The volunteers, organisers and creatives who give their time to make this city better.

Supporting the bid is about backing a future where Peterborough is recognised for its energy, diversity and determination.

A Business Rooted in Peterborough

As a long-established independent supplier of workwear and PPE, we see first-hand how much this city is building. New projects. New businesses. New opportunities.

The City of Culture campaign aligns with what we believe in:

  • Investing in local people

  • Strengthening community connections

  • Building long-term confidence

  • Creating opportunities for the next generation

Peterborough has always been a city that gets things done. This bid is another example of that spirit.

Culture Is Everyone’s Business

Culture does not just belong in galleries or theatres. It belongs on building sites, in workshops, in classrooms and in high street shops. It belongs wherever people are creating, repairing, designing, learning and improving.

As a business that supplies the people who build and maintain our city, we understand that growth needs strong foundations. A confident cultural identity helps support:

  • Local tourism and visitor economy

  • Business investment and job creation

  • Skills development and education

  • Civic pride and wellbeing

That is good for Peterborough. And good for everyone who works here.

Looking Ahead to 2029

We are proud to stand alongside the many organisations, community groups and individuals working hard to make this bid a success.

If you would like to see what the campaign is about, explore the vision and get involved, visit:

www.peterborough2029.com

Peterborough has always been a city of resilience and reinvention. We are excited about what comes next.

From all of us at Howsafe, we are proud to support the journey.