All of our thoughts go out to those in Paris. #prayforparis #Paris #ParisAttacks

Scott Lloyd Monumental Boro Most definitely city status would give the area a welcome boost after all the setbacks

Because it's time for change... #Middlesbrough #UTB

"I really love Middlesbrough and I think turning it into a city would be fantastic!" Ashleigh, Middlesbrough

" It's bigger than it was 30 years ago, people are still surprised it isn't a city" - James Barker, Scarborough

"Its got everything a city needs, a great University; Cathedral; river and its the centre of media and creativity"

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"It will raise aspirations and put Middlesbrough on the map" - Clare Fletcher, Stockton on Tees

"If Middlesbrough is expanding, the next logical step is city status" - Danny Cause, Essex

"It will bring a lot of big city investments" - Qasim Baig, Middlesbrough

"It will bring in more money, increase the economy and open more businesses" Adam Groom, Manchester

London has a statue, so does Middlesbrough... can we be a city? #teesside #Middlesbrough #town #city

"It has the same things as a city does, like a University and nightlife" - Adrian Kwan, Northampton

Leeds has a Cathedral, so does Middlesbrough... can we be a city? #City #Middlesbrough #leeds #teesside

"We built bridges and ships that spanned the world. We're more than a town in Europe" - Ian Robinson, Middlesbrough

Newcastle has a bridge, so does Middlesbrough... can we be a city? #Middlesbrough #transporterbridge #Newcastle

" I live in Canterbury which is a city and both there and Middlesbrough are very comparable"-Chris Piper, Canterbury

Manchester has a football stadium. So does Middlesbrough... Can we be a city? #middlesbrough #mfc #manchester #

Still unsure whether Middlesbrough should become a city or not? Check out our promotional video and get involved! youtu.be/pFXTCFy81VI

Glasgow has nightlife, so does Middlesbrough... can we be a city? #Glasgow #Middlesbrough #nightlife #city