When the Olympic torch passes through Gravesend on its historic journey to London, the town of Gravesend, Kent will be festooned with flags and banners thanks to a Government grant.
An award of £30,000 has been made to Gravesham Borough Council by the Government Olympic Executive in readiness for the route the Olympic torch will be taking to be lined with flags and banners. The torch is due to pass through Gravesend and Higham on July 20th.
John Burden, leader of Gravesham council, said that having the flags would help the people of the town feel part of the celebrations and also be beneficial for the mood of the community.
In an interview with News Shopper newspaper, Councillor Burden said:
“Not only has the borough been able to win its bid to get on the torch route but this grant will ensure it gets a brilliant reception at no cost to local council tax payers.”
He said that thanks to the grant the town had received, there would be no cost for the street decorations, also there was no cost to have the Olympic flag pass through the town.
In addition to the flags and banners, the money will be spent on showing 10 big screen events for people to congregate to watch live events broadcast from the Games in London.
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