MARCH 24, 2025 — Cumbria is inviting residents to design the county’s first official community flag, reports the BBC. The competition, launched by the Lord-Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of Cumbria, aims to create a symbol that reflects the county’s rich history and shared identity. Unlike some counties in England, Cumbria currently lacks a community…
MARCH 23, 2025 — Efforts to secure official recognition for a flag of the Fens in England, have received renewed support, with local councils and communities rallying behind the initiative. According to the BBC, Peterborough City Council recently agreed to write to the Flag Institute, urging it to add the flag to its registry. The…
JANUARY 16, 2025 — The Norfolk village of Claxton, previously at the center of a debate over the Union Jack, is now facing criticism for flying the White Ensign, a flag traditionally reserved for Royal Navy warships and shore bases, according to the Eastern Daily Press. In a recent attempt to standardize the display of…
DECEMBER 16, 2024 — An independent councillor in Fenland District, England, will propose a motion today to officially recognize the Fenland flag, BBC reports. If successful, the flag will be sent to be included in the Flag Registry. Councillor Dal Roy, representing Elm and Christchurch, plans to bring the motion to Fenland District Council in…