Issue - meetings

Councillor Chris Dolphin

“That this Council supports and promotes the Flintshire Flag.  Our County flag has now been approved by the Flag Institute.  A formal approval of County Council support will enhance the flag’s reputation”.

Response

The design features four choughs in each quarter of a black engrailed flory cross on a white background.  This derives from the ancient arms of Edwin ap Gronwy, the 11^th Century Lord or King of Tegeingl, whose kingdom later formed the core of the county of Flintshire.

The arms became used over time as the emblem of the county, including being adopted as a seal by the original Flintshire County Council and subsequently utilised as an emblem by many Flintshire-representative societies.

Support for the registration of the flag came from a wide range of Flintshire based Societies together with support from the local Members of Parliament and other leading local politicians.  There would be no cost implications to the Council if the motion is carried.

That the Council supports the Notice of Motion on the Flintshire Flag. 

Councillor Chris Dolphin had submitted the following Notice of Motion:-

“That this Council supports and promotes the Flintshire Flag.  Our County flag has now been approved by the Flag Institute.  A formal approval of County Council support will enhance the flag’s reputation”.

The following background had been provided:-

“The design features four choughs in each quarter of a black engrailed flory cross on a white background.  This derives from the ancient arms of Edwin ap Gronwy, the 11^th Century Lord or King of Tegeingl, whose kingdom later formed the core of the county of Flintshire.

The arms became used over time as the emblem of the county, including being adopted as a seal by the original Flintshire County Council and subsequently utilised as an emblem by many Flintshire-representative societies.

Support for the registration of the flag came from a wide range of Flintshire based Societies together with support from the local Members of Parliament and other leading local politicians.  There would be no cost implications to the Council if the motion is carried.”

            Councillor Dolphin spoke of the Flintshire Flag representing historic Flintshire and he displayed the flag for Members and officers to see.  He felt that the flag would be a badge or emblem that could be used by Flintshire Tourism Association.  He asked Members to support and promote the Flintshire Flag as he felt it was something that Flintshire could be proud of. 

            Councillor Chris Bithell expressed surprise about the request as he indicated that the design was already featured on the Chair’s Chain of Office and was therefore not new.  In welcoming the Notice of Motion, Councillor Hilary Isherwood referred to the family connections of Councillor Adele Davies-Cooke and Edwin ap Goronwy, the 11^th Century Lord or King of Tegeingl.  Councillor Peter Curtis welcomed the introduction of the Flintshire Flag.  The Leader of the Council supported the campaign and the work undertaken by Councillor Dolphin on the introduction of the Flag.    

RESOLVED:

That the Council supports the Notice of Motion on the Flintshire Flag.