Pride flag swapped for Union flag after complaints

A "suitably-trained person" was able to change the flags on Thursday

Council leaders have been criticised for flying the Pride flag rather than the union jack on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

On Thursday, the rainbow flag was seen aloft Hereford Town Hall because of a delayed changeover.

A Herefordshire Council spokesperson explained: "Unfortunately it was unable to be raised at Hereford Town Hall until lunchtime."

But following complaints, a "suitably-trained person" was able to complete the raising of the union jack.

The union jack had flown from the nearby Shire Hall, which the county council also owns.

The spokesperson added: "The Union flag will now remain raised at both the Shire Hall and Hereford Town Hall until after the King’s official birthday."

Discussing the matter, newly appointed city mayor Councillor Kevin Tillett said: "My understanding is Herefordshire Council decided to leave the flag on the Town Hall and raise the Union flag on the Shire Hall.

"However, following complaints, a suitably-trained person did change the Town Hall flag later in the day."

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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