Controversial new council flag protocol approved across West Northamptonshire despite councillors labelling it ‘ridiculous’ and ‘divisive’
The protocol, which states only the Union, St George, St Crispin, the council’s own, armed forces and remembrance flags will be flown outside buildings, was approved at a full council meeting on June 26.
During the meeting at The Guildhall, there was heated discussion about the policy, with councillors raising concerns about not flying community flags such as the pride flag, the Windrush flag and others.
As well as those reported via the link, it's mildly entertaining to imagine the likely standard of other arguments used to promote that "heated discussion" by fans of "community flags." It sounds as if at least one Councillor found it all rather tedious -
Cllr Hastie said: “By adopting this policy we protect the integrity of our institutions and ensure that the council speaks for everyone, not just some.
“Lets be honest, if we tried to please everyone by flying every flag, eventually we are going to need a bigger roof.”
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