Havering Council has raised the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month.
The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised as the symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) communities, a chevron of black and brown stripes to represent people of colour, and blue, pink and white for transgender people.
The flag raising, which took place this morning (3 February 2025), outside Havering Town Hall, Romford, signals the start of a month of activities to celebrate LGBT+ history.
Nationally, this year marks 20 years of LGBT+ History Month in the UK, with this year’s theme, Activism and Social Change.
In Havering, the borough’s libraries will be presenting LGBT+ book displays, where residents will be able learn about pivotal LGBT+ figures.
Councillor Gerry O’Sullivan, Mayor of Havering, said:
“It is a proud moment to celebrate 20 years of LGBT+ History Month by raising the Progress Pride Flag and to continue showing our solidarity and support for the local LGBT+ community.
“This month is an opportunity for us all to celebrate and recognise all the achievements and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
“We always welcome any event which brings our communities closer together in Havering.”