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The UK government has announced the 14 cities eligible to bid for money to make themselves "super-connected" and help kickstart the economy.
This is to bring investment to create a 100Mbps fibre network to 10 urban areas and make it available to Bradford at a much reduced cost of current commercial levels. It would also bring free wifi to Bradford city centre and support inward investment and other regeneration intiatives.

The four UK capitals - London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast have already been announced and among cities eligible to bid are Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bradford, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester and Sheffield.
Dave Melling of Bradford Council is spear-heading to bid and is seeking support from the Bradford community for:
- examples of how this could support and develop enterprises including business chains.
- ideas for education, information and demand building for these services.
- ideas for raising skill levels to equip people to benefit from the technology re jobs opportunities etc.
- Your backing and support in general for the project.

If you're able to help, please email him straight away via dave.melling@bradford.gov.uk or call on 01535618095.