Telford council flies rainbow flag to show support for LGBTQ+ communities
Telford & Wrekin Council is flying the rainbow flag from its offices to show support for LGBTQ+ History Month.
The flag was raised at its Addenbrooke House offices on Tuesday, by Councillors Kelly Middleton and Richard Overton, signalling the start of a series of events throughout February.
Staff from the council and other partner organisations, including West Mercia Police, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service, will take part.
The events aim to raise staff awareness, inform and educate colleagues on matters affecting the LGBTQ+ community, and let people know about the information and support available to them.
Staff from the council and partner organisations will have the opportunity to join a fun and informative quiz, hear about a World War II forbidden love story between two soldiers and take part in a panel event to ask questions and discuss experiences.
