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Middlesbrough - are we a town or a city?
Technically the former, but in the eyes of many very much the latter.
Now the views of the local community are being sought as part of plans for a possible bid to make the accolade official.
Towns across the UK are being invited to enter a Civic Honours competition as part of celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
It's the first time in ten years that towns have been able to make the case for city status, with Middlesbrough narrowly losing out to Chelmsford, Perth, St Asaph and Armagh in 2012 after a colourful and vibrant campaign.
Government Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "As we look forward to a year of celebration, growth and renewal in 2022, this prestigious competition will inspire civic pride in communities right across the UK.
"It's a great opportunity for towns and cities in every corner of the country to showcase their heritage and tell us more about the people and places that make their local area so unique - and a fitting tribute to Her Majesty's reign in her Platinum Jubilee year.""
The Civic Honours competition aims to provide local authorities with the chance to showcase their civic pride, interesting heritage and record of innovation - putting their hometowns on the map and bringing greater prosperity of opportunity.
Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston said: "Middlesbrough's undergoing a massive and rapid transformation - with more and more people wanting to live, work and play here
"Loads of Teessiders would like to see Middlesbrough formally named as a city and now there's a chance for us to apply for that honour - competing with other towns for the privilege
"I'd like to get everyone's feedback on whether they'd like us to apply for city status and what makes them think we should be named as the newest city in England."
The competition will close on Wednesday, December 8, with full entry guidelines and an application form available from GOV.UK
To have your say on whether Middlesbrough should enter the competition for city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, visit https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/citystatu
For the latest local updates and information, visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/covid19
For information on local help and support, visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/helpboro
For advice for clinically extremely vulnerable residents call Middlesbrough Council's support line on 01642 729777
The latest advice from Government and Public Health England can be found at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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Technically the former, but in the eyes of many very much the latter.
Now the views of the local community are being sought as part of plans for a possible bid to make the accolade official.
Towns across the UK are being invited to enter a Civic Honours competition as part of celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
It's the first time in ten years that towns have been able to make the case for city status, with Middlesbrough narrowly losing out to Chelmsford, Perth, St Asaph and Armagh in 2012 after a colourful and vibrant campaign.
Government Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "As we look forward to a year of celebration, growth and renewal in 2022, this prestigious competition will inspire civic pride in communities right across the UK.
"It's a great opportunity for towns and cities in every corner of the country to showcase their heritage and tell us more about the people and places that make their local area so unique - and a fitting tribute to Her Majesty's reign in her Platinum Jubilee year.""
The Civic Honours competition aims to provide local authorities with the chance to showcase their civic pride, interesting heritage and record of innovation - putting their hometowns on the map and bringing greater prosperity of opportunity.
Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston said: "Middlesbrough's undergoing a massive and rapid transformation - with more and more people wanting to live, work and play here
"Loads of Teessiders would like to see Middlesbrough formally named as a city and now there's a chance for us to apply for that honour - competing with other towns for the privilege
"I'd like to get everyone's feedback on whether they'd like us to apply for city status and what makes them think we should be named as the newest city in England."
The competition will close on Wednesday, December 8, with full entry guidelines and an application form available from GOV.UK
To have your say on whether Middlesbrough should enter the competition for city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, visit https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/citystatu
For the latest local updates and information, visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/covid19
For information on local help and support, visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/helpboro
For advice for clinically extremely vulnerable residents call Middlesbrough Council's support line on 01642 729777
The latest advice from Government and Public Health England can be found at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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