'Proud' to fly the flag

8:35am Thursday 28th August 2008

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WYRE Forest District Council will permanently fly the Union Flag - commonly known as the Union Jack - from the Town Hall in Kidderminster, the Civic Centre in Stourport and the Guild Hall in Bewdley from early next month.

The move comes following a national growing call to promote civic pride and to permanently fly the Union Flag. Previously, it has only been flown on special national days, such as the Monarch’s birthday.

Conservative councillor, John Campion, Leader of Wyre Forest District Council said: “The flag commonly known as the Union Jack is a unifying symbol in our modern multicultural society.

“I am very proud of our country and the values it represents and by flying the flag from our civic buildings it is another small way we can celebrate that pride.”

He added “This isn’t about excluding any part the diverse communities that exist within the district, it is more about celebrating what is good within society.

“I hope that businesses within the district will also follow suit and fly the national flag from their premises.”