St Asaph, with a population of 3,400, was a surprise winner Three towns in the  are to become cities after winning a nationwide competition held to celebrate  's Diamond Jubilee. in , in  , and in North  were selected as the three victors of the competition, whose bidding process began in November 2010. The city of in  was granted a lord mayoralty. Across the country, 26 towns in total applied for the honours, which are very rarely granted. The Queen chose winners based on advice from deputy prime minister  . "Across the United Kingdom, I have been moved by the pride and passion which people have shown in putting their nominations forward," he said. He added: "Full restoration of its ancient dignity is long overdue. This decision reflects the fact that Perth is at the forefront of Scottish life: a modern, dynamic, international city, offering unrivalled business, artistic, educational, cultural and sporting opportunities to its citizens and visitors." Chelmsford will become the only city located in the county of Essex Chelmsford will become the first city in the  county of Essex. It has been Essex's since 1218, and currently has a population of around 160,000 residents. One of the fastest-growing towns in the south-east of the country, it holds a Grade I listed cathedral. Among the rejected towns were , and , despite all having populations higher than those of the successful candidates. The council leader of , a failed bidding town in the county of  , spoke of his town's growth over the past few years.
St Asaph, with a population of 3,400, was a surprise winner Three towns in the United Kingdom are to become cities after winning a nationwide competition held to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II 's Diamond Jubilee. in , in Scotland , and in North Wales were selected as the three victors of the competition, whose bidding process began in November 2010. The city of in Northern Ireland was granted a lord mayoralty. Across the country, 26 towns in total applied for the honours, which are very rarely granted. The Queen chose winners based on advice from deputy prime minister Nick Clegg . "Across the United Kingdom, I have been moved by the pride and passion which people have shown in putting their nominations forward," he said. He added: "Full restoration of its ancient dignity is long overdue. This decision reflects the fact that Perth is at the forefront of Scottish life: a modern, dynamic, international city, offering unrivalled business, artistic, educational, cultural and sporting opportunities to its citizens and visitors." Chelmsford will become the only city located in the county of Essex Chelmsford will become the first city in the English county of Essex. It has been Essex's since 1218, and currently has a population of around 160,000 residents. One of the fastest-growing towns in the south-east of the country, it holds a Grade I listed cathedral. Among the rejected towns were , and , despite all having populations higher than those of the successful candidates. The council leader of , a failed bidding town in the county of Kent , spoke of his town's growth over the past few years.
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