And this is still not enough time to debate the complex issues and challenges pertinent to the LGBTQIA+ community.' Councillors were wholly supportive of the Pride movement and the awareness campaign for the LGBTQIA+ community, not only Hedon's diverse population but to diversity in the population everywhere. 'After due consideration, Hedon Town Council, conscious of the local heritage, decided to preserve the use of the flagpole for traditional civic occasions to remain in keeping with the history of Hedon. The rainbow flag is typically flown in July for Pride month The town council spokesperson said after the meeting: 'The Pride flag raised the question of whether to take a more progressive approach to flag flying, being one of many possible flags to fly from the Town Hall’s flagpole. Hedon Town Council's spokesperson said it served the community regardless of how they identify and aimed to support everyone with a positive and progressive approach.

But Hedon councillors decided against flying the flag from its buildings in the town because of a longstanding tradition of doing so for traditional civic occasions. Local authorities including East Riding Council and Hull City Council have shared messages in support of Pride including flying the rainbow flag and changing logos to its colours. Read more: Pride in Hull 2023 bringing all the colours of the rainbow to new areas of the city

The decision at the Town Council's Finance and General Purposes Committee last week comes ahead of Pride month in July. They added the decision was about preserving local heritage and the conversation around issues facing the LGBTQ community was too big for a short council meeting.īut some locals didn't agree with the decision, and branded those who chose to block the move 'dinosaurs'. Councillors have voted against flying the Pride flag from Hedon Town Hall, instead choosing to 'stick with convention'.Ī spokesperson for Hedon Town Council said councillors were wholly supportive of Pride month but chose to reserve flagpoles for civic occasions, in keeping with custom.