A Worth Valley village's lead in promoting Fairtrade is set to be followed by Bradford.

Haworth became a Fairtrade village last December. A steering committee was formed to promote the status, numerous shops and businesses in the village agreed to sell only fairly traded products and in March a fortnight of activities was held to celebrate Fairtrade.

The steering committee has picked up numerous awards for its work, including one for the group's work during Fairtrade Fortnight, when events included a coffee hop, an art exhibition and a visit from a Fairtrade banana producer.

Now Bradford is bidding to become the country's largest Fairtrade district by setting up a steering committee - the fourth of five criteria required to be given Fairtrade status

Bradford Council resolved to support local fair trade products in July 2002 and the city already has a wide range of retailers and cafes selling Fairtrade products and local media have covered the issue.

Chairman of the Bradford Trade Justice Network, Bob Jowett, who is leading the call for a steering committee, said: "Setting up a steering committee will ensure a continued commitment to making Bradford a Fairtrade district.

"We will then only have the final condition to fulfil - increasing the amount of local and Fairtrade produce available in workplaces and community organisations in the district."