Raising the flag for the Commonwealth

Bury’s civic leaders joined communities across the land in flying the flag for the Commonwealth.

Local authorities and residents throughout the British Isles took part in events to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday (10 March).

The Mayor of Bury, Councillor Sharon Briggs, read out a special Commonwealth Affirmation and a message from Her Majesty the Queen when the flag was raised outside Knowsley Place in Bury.

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Press release issued: 12 March 2014.

Picture attached: Raising the Commonwealth flag outside Knowsley Place are (from left) Mike Kelly, the council’s chief executive; Cllr John Smith, deputy council leader; Cllr Iain Gartside, leader of the Conservative group; Shirley Rabbitt, mayoress; Cllr Sharon Briggs, the Mayor of Bury; Cllr Mike Connolly, leader of the council; and Mike Owen, executive director of resources.