Over the next decade, he will become an influential figure in Bradford society in areas such as religion, politics, arts, and planning policy.
In 2000, using his platform as a Methodist pastor, he spoke to Telegraph and Argus about his desire to create unity in the church – urging his colleagues to join the union.
At the time, Principal Bradford and Great Horton Flowers warned that clergy were vulnerable as self-employed workers.
Two years later, as his profile in the Bradford community continued to rise, he visited the city for two important figures from the struggle for freedom in South Africa who shared their experiences with the Bradford people.
By 2004, a T&A preview of the local elections showed how influential the flower became and how he trusted many lives.
In the election preview, he described him as “the Methodist Minister, who oversees the great Horton Methodist Circuit.” He is the chairman of the Council of the European Methodist Church and has been a councillor since 2002 and chairs the governor of Lidget Green and Southmare Primary School. He chairs the partnership between the great Horton and the Lidget Green Community.
He compiled documents related to alleged misconduct in his great Horton ward and handed it to the police during the election.
In November 2004, just as Bradford remembered those who lost their lives in the war, Flower, in his mayor's pastoral ability, read the clergy of Bradford Cenop, where he urged people to remember the generation who fought for freedom and tolerance.
The following year, he led the service of the city centre, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the city's fire disaster, once again highlighting his high position within the community.
By 2008, Flower felt brave enough to challenge the leadership of the Bradford Council's labor group, fighting for then-leader MP Ian Greenwood.
At the time, sources close to the Labor Group said Cllr Greenwood had won 21-13 votes after CLLR Greenwood voted behind closed doors at the group's annual meeting held at City Hall.
Cllr's flower, who has no regrets about challenging leadership, said, “I feel personally disappointed, but I am pleased that the group has the opportunity to air and discuss many issues.”
Over the next few years, as a member of the Council's executive, Flower will make important statements on many issues that will affect the city and affect the administration of the Council.
As an executive member of culture, tourism and sports, Hana announced the reopening of Cartlight Hall in 2010, saying that “great buildings” have been restored.
By 2011, the role of flowers was the role of executive members of culture, housing and planning, and he spoke to T&A about “the sharp need for affordable homes across the district.”
In August 2011, Hana resigned from her executive position at Bradford Council, citing the pressures of time between her other roles as chairman of Cooperative Financial Services and her responsibilities as Methodist minister.
He said: “In the long run, it became clear that we were unable to maintain the workload associated with performing both roles to get the most out of my capabilities. Therefore, I have decided to step down from the council executive, but will continue to work hard on behalf of my constituents at Great Houghton.”
Just a month later, he decided to step down from his role as councillor due to personal reasons related to family responsibilities and time pressures related to his financial role.
In 2012, as the boss of the cooperative group, Hana fought back against the fear that the business lacked the expertise to successfully expand its banking operations.
In November 2013, T&A reported that police were investigating reports that flowers were purchasing and using illegal drugs containing cocaine. The 63-year-old at the time was claimed to have been photographed after buying £300 of cocaine and crystal meth.
A month later it became clear that the truth behind Flower's resignation from Bradford Council was not publicly disclosed at the time to save him from “personal embarrassment.”
The Methodist Minister of Scandal Hit resigned as a city council member in 2011 after adult material was found on his council computer in 2011, but at the time, family and work pressures were publicly cited.
The truth was revealed only in response to questions asked by media including T&A.
In mid-2014, T&A reported on how Flowers faced investigations by church leaders after being convicted of possessing drugs such as cocaine, crystal meth and ketamine.
After leaving Bradford things didn't improve due to the flowers. Flowers are jailed for stealing nearly 100,000 pounds from an elderly Spinster to spend on drugs, holidays and gifts.
