00:00Halifax has been described as an extraordinary town and a strong candidate to become the first
00:06UK town of culture, according to West Yorkshire's mayor. Speaking on the potential designation,
00:12Mayor Tracey Braben said it would be another boost for cultural events across West Yorkshire
00:18and could significantly increase tourism in the region. She was responding to a question about
00:24a national newspaper report suggesting Halifax in Calderdale could be a frontrunner for the
00:30accolade. Councillor Danielle Durrans, representing Ovenden, asked the mayor if, in light of the
00:36article, we could ask for your support in championing us in being named that as well.
00:41The mayor said she would absolutely want to back it.
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