WOKINGHAM played its part in Reading’s Pride celebrations last weekend when councillors raised the rainbow flag at council offices.
Mayor Bill Soane was joined by Cllr Imogen Shepherd-DuBey (centre-left) and Rachelle Shepherd-DuBey (far-left) to hoist the flag ahead of the annual event, which celebrated its 16th year this year.
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Cllr John Halsall, leader of the council, said: “We are honoured to fly the flag in support of Pride.
“It sends an important message to residents across the borough that we proudly support equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
“We are proud to show our support for Pride, this annual celebration rallies against discrimination and celebrates diversity across our communities.”
Wokingham flying the rainbow flag #woky #Wokingham #LGBTwiter pic.twitter.com/Kh8ppndEfs
— Imogen SD (@ImogenSD) September 2, 2019
Mayor Soane suggested plans are in place for Wokingham to start its own Pride event from next year.
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