Preston City Council has raised the Pakistan flag at town hall to show support for the nation as it battles devastating floods.

Today (Friday, 2 September), the council raised the flag and yesterday posted a statement on its website, offering words of support on behalf of Preston residents and calling for donations.

The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby, and Preston Party Leaders Cllr Matthew Brown, the leader of Preston City Council, Conservative Leader Cllr Sue Whittam and Cllr John Potter, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, endorsed the message.

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The statement said: “Speaking on behalf of the residents of Preston, our hearts are with the victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan, leaving millions homeless, destroying buildings and leaving vast swathes of the country under water.

“As the country faces a humanitarian crisis, we support the appeal for aid, and we urge our communities to do what they can for the people of Pakistan at this difficult time.

“We know things are difficult here too, but any small donation will go a long way to help at this time of crisis.”

For more information on how to help, visit – https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/6016/

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