A Union Flag will now be flown outside South Lanarkshire Council’s headquarters permanently, following new protocols which were approved this week.The move comes after councillors heard it was only raised outside the local authority’s base on certain occasions – despite the fact there are three poles.In future, it will now be flown at the HQ in Hamilton alongside the Saltire and South Lanarkshire flag.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android However, the national flag of the Ukraine will take the place of the latter until further notice.The Conservatives said it was not controversial to fly the Union Flag, but the change provoked a backlash form the SNP, who labelled it “completely unnecessary”.A motion brought forward by Conservative councillor Kenny McCreary called for a new protocol to be adopted by the council as there was no locally-determined rule governing the use of the three flag poles at the headquarters.Councillor McCreary (Bothwell and Uddingston), said: “In June of this year, many of our residents celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee, leaving the Union Flag at various events in recognition of Her Majesty’s 70 years service, indeed the Union Flag flew over many various churches and town halls.“However one place noticeably where the flag did not fly was outside our headquarters.
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