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Not really a grammatical error, more in shock that such a corrupt toilet managed to gain national recognition.
I’m now assuming that recent events will be swept under the carpet and the changes that are so desperately needed are not implemented.
This city has absolutely nothing to offer anyone, it’s a disgrace and an embarrassment.

 

The backslapping is already at cringe level 10. Like they've somehow won something, all lining up to congratulate each other and for what exactly? That we live in an ethnically diverse city? Whoopy fecking do.

 

Not sure why anyone even bothers try as all some people do is piss on it before it has happened or the plans for the infrastructure improvements etc are actually finalised

 

If they can show me that they are creating 3,000 proper jobs that will be here long after I'm gone then I'll give them a bit of credit. But what exactly are these jobs? This '£700 million' boost, from what? How is it generated? Look, me and you have seen enough failed vanity projects in Bradford to last a life time, all start with good intentions but when the smoke has cleared nothing changes. Yeah, I'd like to see the dump given a boost, but a few open air concerts and Melas ain't gonna change the downward spiral of what is a city thats outlived the purpose it was originally set up for. My opinion it's just a waste of money.

 

As a born and bred Bradfordian who lived there for 68 years and still call it home I am delighted that the city is getting some welcome publicity and hopefully some long term investment.
The city of culture year will bring hopefully a lot of visitors to the area I hope before then the main routes into the city are tidied up and given a facelift to make a good first impression.
I have a forlorn hope that all factions in the city will shake of their cynicism and make the best of this great opportunity to improve the fortunes of the city

 

Making people feel less sht can only be a good thing. Unless you rather like the idea of others feeling just as sht as you.

 

You know as well as I do mate that £40 million barely gets you a bit of road these days. This city needs far bigger decisions made than the city of culture. An integrated transport system with Leeds, we must have the worst road network in the country. And two rail stations that are frankly an embarrassment to a city that is trying to portray itself on the world stage with this culture award. This city does have some good things going for it but they are few and far between. Let's face it most who get away from here never come back

 

This is the woman who slagged of parents for calling their kids after place/location and has a daughter called India!

I think fecked in the head springs to mind. I would be nailing your colours to a different mast if you want credence to your argument.

 

Tbf Kev, previous winners include Coventry and Hull so from that respect we fit right in.

Hopefully a much needed boost for a city on its arse.

 

I agree Kev, this city of culture thing is just a load of old bollocks. Still it will give the council bigwigs some photo opportunities

 

Congrats to those involved. Not sure about the title of city of culture when you consider the likes of Coventry and Hull have one it. Oh and the competition we were up against, is been a dump classed as culture now? Still hopefully it’ll bring some much needed money into the city.

 

What do you actually know about it Kev or have you just decided not to like it?

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-city-of-culture-2025-shortlist-revealed

 

Finally our new stadium and training facilities are on their way…

 

I stupidly went onto the T&A website - the headlines alone made me want to wang my phone against the wall.

 

What if it only improves the quality of some without makes others worse?

 

Structure A is built. It costs £1m a year to run, the Government funds running costs for two years, by increasing local Gov funding by £1m a year for two years( Forget inflation) . After two years the £1 extra funding is withdrawn . The structure runs at a loss, and closes. That’s what I’m getting at…. We all know a Gov, especially this bunch, change policy more frequently than is healthy. Hope that explains somewhat?

 

Essentially this.

It's like the FA Vase, a competition for those lightyears away from the elite.

Or the group 4 of the Nations League where the likes of San Marino, Andorra and Gibraltar compete to win the group.

 

You’re assuming I feel shit - I couldn’t really care less. Just call it as I see it.

 

Just putting this out....with no comment...!!

 

And you are assuming that everyone else feels sht. If you throw it don't be too surprised if you get a bit thrown back.
I don't understand why some people are so negative. Being negative in itself achieves fck all unless you use that negativity as a catalyst to make a change for the good. I can only see this City of Culture as a good thing for Bradford. We can argue how little or how much the effects will be. We can argue if the money could be better spent elsewhere. I presume that central government are dishing out the dosh so if wasn't going to Bradford it was going elsewhere. May as well make the best of it.