Date: 26/08/2008
High Peak Borough Council is flying the official Olympic handover flag at our Chinley offices.
The flag celebrates London becoming the official Olympic Games host city from Sunday, August 24, 2008.
This is the first in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and is one of more than 500 flags that have been delivered to landmark locations around the UK, such as Unst in the Shetland Isles, the most northerly point in the UK, and Land's End in Cornwall, the southwest corner of the UK mainland.
Councillor Andrew Bingham, Executive Councillor for Community and Social Development, was joined by High Peak's talented swimmer and Olympic hopeful, Russel Smith, to hoist the flag.
Councillor Bingham said: "We are delighted to be able to take part in this historic event. During the run-up to 2012, the Council will be exploring ways of promoting sport and healthier living to ensure that the legacy of the London Olympic Games will be long lasting.
"The next four years will attract a lot of opportunity nationally and we will be exploring ways for High Peak residents and businesses to benefit from the prosperity."
Photo: Russel Smith with the Olympic handover flag at Chinley.