The Commonwealth Peace flag was raised for the first time in the Parade Gardens on Commonwealth Day, Monday 13th March in the presence of HM Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Mohammed Sadiq , the Right Worshipful Mayor of Bath, Robert Appleyard, the Leader of the Council Councillor Kevin Guy, Councillors and Royal Commonwealth Society representative Vice Chairman Anita St John Gray.The blessing of the flag was given by Bath Abbey Missioner the Revd Stephen Girling.The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Guildhall hosted by the Mayor of Bath and the chair of B&NES Council Councillor Shaun Stephenson-Mcall.