Mancunians get seven times as much arts funding as we do. Why?

Exploring the abyss between culture funding in Sheffield and the rest of the North

Good afternoon members — and welcome to Tuesday’s Tribune.

There are always winners and losers in every bidding process, and the competition for Arts Council England funding is no different. 11 arts organisations in Sheffield were successful in their funding bids last year, including giants like the trusts that run Sheffield Theatres and Sheffield Museum…