Stamford Town Council is disappointed to report the vandalism of our Pride flag for the second year in a row.

Last year the flag, which was displayed to mark Pride Month, was cut down outside the Town Hall. The new flag had been flying this year from the end of May to mark Pride, and it was discovered last week that it had been removed from the flagpole on the Town Hall terrace.

The incident has been reported to the police and replacement Pride flags have been ordered.

Town Clerk Sarah Dorson said: “We are extremely disappointed that our Pride Flag has been removed for the second year running and the ropes have been damaged again. Following the first incident we arranged for a replacement flag and rope, as well as paying for the repairs, so we could allow this flag, and others, to fly again.

“We ask that anybody who has any information about the incident, which occurred late evening on June 19th at around 10:30pm, to please call the police on 101 quoting ref number 71-20/6/25.”

Mayor of Stamford Councillor Amanda Wheeler said: “Stamford Town Council is united in showing support to all in our community and we will not be deterred by such unpleasant and criminal behaviour.”

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