Provost's Burgh flag plan is up in the air

A discussion on whether to fly the flag of Johnstone Burgh Football Club in the town’s Houstoun Square is expected to take place next month.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Provost Lorraine Cameron suggested the idea after it was confirmed Renfrewshire Council wouldn’t be able to unfurl the old burgh coat of arms as originally planned.

This was because the local authority had learned it effectively does not have the power to display that particular emblem at this time.

As a result, the provost proposed to fly the flag of Johnstone Burgh FC until April 2026, instead, following their Scottish Junior Cup win in June.

However, this has also hit an obstacle.