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Parliament to fly county flags as new Prime Minister is announced – The Telegraph, 30 June 201…
County flags are to be flown outside parliament for first time in a bid to celebrate “rich and proud heritage of our nation“, the Government has announced. The County Flags of Great Read More »
BCC’s Bryan and Des on the wireless!
Bryan Gregory and Desmond Wilcox of the British Counties Campaign. Many Warringtonians north of the River Mersey consider themselves Lancastrians. Others say they’re from Cheshire. Who is Read More »
Britain should celebrate its regional diversity with local celebrations – Daily Express, 23 Ap…
The government wants counties to show pride in their historic roots and hold special celebrations to boost community pride. The government is encouraging local councils to engender community pride. Read More »
Councils should do more to promote ‘county days’ and historic boundaries says Government…
Westmorland Boundary Stone and Road Sign cca 1970. Councils should do more to promote ‘county days’ and historic boundaries says Government minister Jake Berry Historic county day Read More »
English counties urged to fly their flags to ‘boost community pride and tourism’ –…
This announcement from Jake Berry MP, published in Sunday’s Telegraph, came as a surprise to the British Counties Campaign as we have been trying for a while to confirm his support for our Read More »