Agenda item

To consider a Motion, submitted by Deputy Edward Lord, concerning the flying of the Rainbow Flag at Guildhall to mark Pride week in London.

Motion - “That this Honourable Court, reaffirming the commitment of the City of London Corporation to the promotion of equality, diversity, and social inclusion, commends the Chief Commoner and the Town Clerk & Chief Executive for their response to an initiative by the Corporation’s staff Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Network to authorise the flying of the Rainbow Flag above the Guildhall and Tower Bridge to mark Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride in London earlier this month.

That further this Court welcomes the addition of the City of London Corporation to the list of institutions including Her Majesty’s Government, Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, the United Kingdom Parliament, United Kingdom Embassies, the Bank of England, devolved administrations and assemblies in Scotland and Wales, the Greater London Authority, and many local authorities, who celebrate Pride and their wider commitment to diversity by flying the Rainbow Flag above their premises.

That this Court resolves that, in accordance with the now established custom, and subject to any future advice received from Her Majesty’s Government, the Rainbow Flag should be flown above Guildhall and on other City of London Corporation premises each year to mark Pride week in London.”

Deputy Edward Lord and Ruby Sayed spoke in support of the Motion.

Upon the Motion being put, the Lord Mayor declared it to be carried, nem. con.