A KEIGHLEY woman spearheading Bradford's bid to become UK City of Culture in 2025 spoke of her delight after the submission has reached the final stage.
Bradford is one of four places shortlisted for the coveted crown – the others are County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham County Borough.
Judges will visit each finalist in May before announcing their decision at the end of the month.
Lifelong Keighley resident Shanaz Gulzar, chair of the Bradford bid campaign, said: "This is fantastic news!
"We’d like to thank the thousands of people, community organisations and businesses – and the creative community – across the Bradford district who have thrown their support behind the campaign and helped us shape what we believe is a winning bid.
"Our bid is rooted in the heritage and character of the district – and will reveal the magic of its people, ambition, uniqueness and above all its potential.
"We are representing Yorkshire, as the only bidding city from the region left in the contest. The title is within touching distance and we look forward to welcoming the judges when they visit in May. We’re ready to write a new chapter in the story of this young, diverse district."
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