Bristol shortlisted for Channel 4's new national HQ

We are delighted that Bristol has been shortlisted by Channel 4 to become its new national HQ or one of two new Creative Hubs.

The move is part of its 4 All the UK strategy, launched in March, which aims to ensure that Channel 4 serves the whole of the UK. It is the biggest change to the structure of the organisation in its 35-year history.

Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and the West Midlands will each be visited by Channel 4 in the second stage of their shortlisting process, with the new HQ and Creative Hub locations announced in October.

Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said:

Bristol has a culture of innovation which disrupts and has always been a city that makes things happen. We are a city which reflects the diversity of the UK and the globe, with a commitment to inclusion, stretching from our grassroots organisations to the top of political leadership.

Channel 4 is built on innovative and distinctive broadcasting which stimulates debate and champions alternative points of view. It is committed to diversity and nurturing new talent to change people's lives. These are values we share and want in Bristol and it is because of this that I believe that Channel 4 would be good for Bristol and Bristol would be good for Channel 4.

Now, with our fantastic partners across the city's creative and media sectors, we look forward to welcoming Channel 4 in the coming weeks to show them our talent, creativity and the possibilities of our city. We will discuss how we could work together and develop their vision for the future alongside ours.

Our beautiful theatre was built as a symbol of the pride we have in our city and what it can achieve, and remains a place of joy, discovery and adventure to this day. We hope that Channel 4 agree that our energetic city would be the perfect new home for its company.