Raising the standard for Black History Month in Peterborough (and around the UK) acknowledges the cities diverse rich culture and heritage and this
October is not just for Black people to raise awareness of an array of cultural, history, heritage, achievements , gains and losses in all walks of life, as all history is intermingled in and around the world's past, present and future generations. Please don’t feel excluded, be a part of what we hope will be a vibrant October. We are in the business of making all lives better and recognising the contributions of all , so share the Love

Monday 5th Oct 10 am a brief but respectable flag raising ceremony outside the Town Hall.

Attended under Rule of six intended to include (subject to availability) as following:

CEO Gillian Beasley
Leader of the Council
John Holditch
Mayor Gul Nawaz
Julia Davidson WINDRUSH
Bernadetta Omondi - Chairperson BHMPeterborough
Ernest (who will be flag raising)
Also Shankea Stewart for capturing the images and I recorded the flag being raised.

Personal thanks goes to Gillian Beasley, Adrian Chapman, The Leader John Holditch, The Mayor Gul Nawaz
Jawaid Khan -Head of Community Resilience and Integration
Cambridgeshire County and Peterborough City Council
Also to Senior Beadle Ernest ( Flag raising )

In view of the covid-19, we are intending it to be a brief flag raising ceremony and no speeches are planned in view of rule of six.

It has been agreed to raise the Windrush flag for the month of October as well. Please be informed that all flags are intended to be on half mast on 6 Oct as respect of the funeral of ex Mayor. I am grateful for your kind understanding. ).

Again due to Rule 6 and Covid these measures had to be taken and complied with.

Thank you for your understanding.