Willenhall is set to have its very own community flag, after community group Willenhall Ay We and locally based shopping giant Poundland teamed up to launch a public competition. The Flag Institute will register the winning flag, and budding artists and those with a sense of civic pride are encouraged to submit designs. Seeing a […]
‘We are not encouraging a change to the flag’
The Flag Institute, the UK’s national vexillological association, recently polled its members regarding a change in the Union Jack if Scotland becomes independent. Almost 65 per cent of respondents wanted to see a change. And after the poll, suggested replacements for the flag flooded in. We are not advocating changing the flag. We are not […]
Philip is Communities Vexillologist for the Flag Institute
As Flag Institute Communities Vexillologist, Philip engages, liaises with and supports local and regional communities seeking to develop a flag for inclusion in the UK Flag Registry. Within this role, Philip offers free procedural advice on the best routes to successful registration. He provides resources and templates, undertakes historical research and even draws up the […]
Northamptonshire Flag: voting opens
A judging panel that included Flag Institute representation has selected four finalists in the competition to select a flag for Northamptonshire. Voting will now take place to choose the winning flag, as well as the preferred date for a Northamptonshire Day. The poll will be open until 21 April and the winning design will be […]
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