A city council has announced it will preserve its funding for arts and cultural projects for the next three years, following criticism over initial plans to cut it.
Bristol City Council had previously said it planned to reduce and eventually cut its entire Cultural Investment Programme to close a financial gap and save £635,000 a year.
Earlier this month, the authority revealed it had bid for UK City of Culture 2029. If successful, it could secure £10m to boost its arts scene.
Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union that raised concerns over cuts, welcomed the council’s decision but said it would “continue to fight” for the city’s industry beyond the next three years.