Knowledge: Florence in the country of Italy is an example of a town that earned its city status for its cultural significance while Brighton was awarded as part of the UK Diamond Jubilee in year 2000

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I am active on my city council.
Interesting. Do you like being active on the legislative body responsible for governing the city?
Yes, I am one of the ten members.
Some local government areas have been granted city status on the basis of population
I guess that explains why alot of United Kingdom towns have gained city status in the past few years
No, it doesn't apply to all of them
Can you name one example from this country?

Response: Brighton became a city as part of the UK Diamond Jubilee in 2000.