TERRORIST ATROCITY IN SOMALIA

On 14 October 2017 a terror attack took place in Mogadishu leaving many dead and injured and the Lord Mayor asked that our thoughts and prayers be with all those affected.

BRADFORD BULLS LADIES RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS

The Lord Mayor hosted a Civic reception on 10 October 2017 for the Bradford Bulls Ladies Rugby League squad to mark their recent achievements in becoming the winners of the first Women's Super League Grand Final in addition to completing a league and cup double by winning the Women’s Challenge Cup final in July and going through the whole season unbeaten. 10 of their players were selected to represent England Rugby League and would travel to the inaugural Women’s Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

SUCCESS OF ILLUMINATE BRADFORD

Illuminate Bradford, held over three days on 13-15 October 2017, was an outdoor event featuring spectacular entertainment including dancers, acrobats, multimedia shows, street performances and light installations. This event was a major success for the City with large numbers of people attending the events and many positive comments. The Lord Mayor thanked all those who worked so hard to ensure the weekend was an outstanding success.

CORPORATE FRAUD TEAM WIN NATIONAL AWARD

Bradford Council gained an award for “Excellence in Corporate Fraud” at this year’s Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) Performance Awards in Telford on Wednesday 4 October 2017. 

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD HONOURS UNESCO CITY OF FILM DIRECTOR

It was reported that the University of Bradford had designated David Wilson, Director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film, as an Honorary Visiting Fellow.

YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM SUCCESSES

Appreciation was conveyed by the Lord Mayor to all whose hard work and creative efforts had resulted in commendations by the judging panel of Yorkshire in Bloom. All the groups and individuals had contributed to making the Bradford district a more pleasant and welcoming place in which to live, work and play.

71^st ANNUAL BRADFORD FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE

On Sunday 5 November 2017 the 71st annual Bradford Festival of Remembrance was to be held at Bradford Cathedral. The Lord Mayor requested that this event which remembered the courage and sacrifice of all the members of the country’s armed forces who had lost their lives, been injured or continue to place themselves at risk in the line of duty be supported. 

REMEMBRANCETIDE

The Lord Mayor reminded all Members of Remembrancetide in November. A ceremony would be held on 11 November 2017at the Bradford Cenotaph to mark Armistice Day. Remembrance Sunday would be observed on 12 November 2017 with a service, an Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony at Bradford Cenotaph with other services taking place at locations throughout the district.

LORD MAYOR’S APPEAL COMMUNITY UNITED WALK – 15 APRIL 2018

A ‘Community United’ sponsored walk from Roberts’ Park, Saltaire along the canal bank to Keighley on 15 April 2018 was being arranged to raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service in Bingley and for the Wishing Well Appeal. The Lord Mayor requested that everyone support this event.