Flintshire County Council is supporting LGBT+ history month.

The rainbow flag will be raised outside County Hall again this year to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender throoughout February.

The annual event gives people the opportunity to be educated on the histories and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the gay and civil rights movement.

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It is also a time to remember the discrimination many have faced and the journey that has been made towards LGBT+ equality.

Leader of the Flintshire Council, Cllr Ian Roberts, said: “The raising of the rainbow flag is important for the council.

"Flying the flag throughout LGBT+ history month sends a clear signal that we are committed to equality for everyone, both within the council and our wider community”.