The Pride flag has been hoisted at Clacton Town Hall to mark Global Pride Day.

The multi-coloured pennant was hoisted today (Monday, 26 June) at the Tendring District Council (TDC) offices as a celebration of diversity and to recognise the LGBTQ+ community.

It will be flown at the Town Hall for a week, to also encompass the Clacton Pride event taking place in the town on Saturday, 1 July.

The Town Hall will also be lit up in rainbow colours.

Gary Scott, TDC Chairman, said he was pleased to be supporting the LGBTQ+ movement.

“We have a wonderfully colourful LGBTQ+ community in Tendring, reflective of the Pride flag, and I am delighted we will be celebrating that over this week,” Councillor Scott said.

“By flying the Pride flag we are also showing our support for this vibrant community, which adds so much to our district.

“I would urge everyone to go and support the brilliant Clacton Pride event this weekend.”

Clacton Pride takes place on the Marine Parade West Greensward, with activities running from 11am until 10pm. Find out more about the family music event on the Clacton Pride Facebook page: www.facebook.com/prideclacton.

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