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The authority said the three poles at the front of the building would fly the union flag, the county council's own flag and the St George's flag, or the Lord Lieutenant's flag - in line with the previous protocol.

The St George's flag would fly from the third pole, unless it was replaced with the Lord Lieutenant's flag when they were in the building.

The St George's flag would fly from the third pole, he said, unless it was replaced with the county Lord Lieutenant's flag when they were in the building.

Russell, who was raised and still lives in the village of Quarter in the constituency, has worked for local government and previously served as deputy lord lieutenant, representing the monarch at local events.

The Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, Ian Crowe, said it was a very special service to be a part of and said it was very important to highlight the city's historic links to VE Day.