#MakeLeeds2023 puts European Capital of Culture in its sights
The #MakeLeeds2023 campaign has launched to support Leeds’ European Capital of Culture bid.
The bid team is calling on local people to pledge their support online with the hashtag, to mark the 100-day countdown to the city’s bid submission.
People can pledge their support by visiting Leeds’ bid website – www.leeds2023.co.uk – and by using the hashtag #MakeLeeds2023 on social media.
Sharon Watson, chairwoman of the Leeds 2023 Independent Steering Group said: “We’re delighted to launch the #MakeLeeds2023 campaign. Our European Capital of Culture bid presents a huge opportunity for Leeds to highlight and shout about its diverse population and reposition Leeds’ image in the UK and Europe.
“We want to ensure our bid is firmly focused on the people of Leeds as our bid is for them. As such, it’s important that we use the bid as a platform to bring people from across the breadth of our city and backgrounds together, promoting well-being and pride in our city.
“With the current population representing 140 ethnic groups and 170 languages, we firmly believe that a successful bid will create a lasting legacy, not only by implementing positive change by bringing these communities together and celebrating our diversity but also by attracting national and international funding and events to the city, providing a step change in tourism and a catalyst for growth and development.
“There are numerous events coming up to help rally support for the bid and we hope people get involved and submit their online pledges.”
More than 100 people from Leeds’ community came together at The Tetley to show their support 100 days before the final bid submission.
