Chiswick stars go over the rainbow

Hounslow Council has installed a Rainbow Junction in Chiswick, consisting of four separate crossings in the colours of the progress pride flag.

Rainbow Junction, where Chiswick High Road meets Annandale Rd and Turnham Green Terrace, is revealed at the start of both LGBT+ History month and Football vs Homophobia month of action and is a vivid demonstration of the Council’s commitment to the rights of the borough’s LGBT+ community. 

The idea was the brainchild of West London Queer Project (WLQP), who the Council have worked with over the past year during Pride 2022, and in the development of a new Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Hounslow Council will also be hosting a special event on the afternoon of 10 February, from 1.30pm-4pm at Hounslow House. Art - Behind the Lens will feature a fascinating mix of artists, media editors, writers and Council staff discussing issues associated with real-life experiences of LGBT+ people past and present.

There will also be exploration into other topics, including the history of the LGBT+ community in the borough and work being done by local LGBT+ community groups.

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