A town of 1,440 residents wants to become a city.

  • Marazion on the Cornish coast is a popular tourist spot with only 1,440 residents 
  • It’s seeking urban status in competition for Queen’s platinum jubilee next year
  • Before making a decision, judges will consider civic pride and heritage as well as innovation.










With just 1,440 residents, Marazion makes for an unlikely city.

But the tourist hotspot next to St Michael’s Mount on the Cornish coast is seeking urban status in a competition for the Queen’s platinum jubilee next year.

This is against tough competition including larger rivals Reading or Bournemouth. 

Before making a final decision, judges will consider civic pride and heritage as well as innovation.

Tourist hotspot Marazion, which is on the Cornish coast, has just 1,440 residents (pictured)

Marazion on the Cornish coast is a popular tourist spot with only 1,440 residents.

It's seeking urban status in competition for Queen’s platinum jubilee next year, and is up against some tough competition, including much larger rivals Reading and Bournemouth

It’s seeking urban status in competition for Queen’s platinum jubilee next year, and is up against some tough competition, including much larger rivals Reading and Bournemouth

‘Marazion deserves to be celebrated and given city status,’ said town councillor Richard Stokoe.

‘The wonderful people, the fascinating history, stunning beauty and incredible community spirit mean Marazion would be a fitting and popular place to become the next town to be honoured with becoming a city.’

St Davids, Wales is home to 1,600 people and it’s the UK’s smallest city. In 1994, it was awarded this status.

It is rare to grant city status – only three towns were granted this status in 2012.

Mr Stokoe added: ’As it is often said, size is not important.

‘Despite being a David in a field of Goliaths applying for city status, anyone who has ever lived, worked or visited Marazion knows that there is something for everyone and that it would be a worthy winner of the award.’

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