The very first Nottinghamshire Day, celebrating everything that is good about the county, is being held today (Wednesday 25 August).

Nottinghamshire County Council unanimously approved the idea last month and it will now become an annual celebration.

To mark the date, the Nottinghamshire flag is flying outside the Houses of Parliament and there is also a flag raising event taking place at County Hall.

Councillor Mike Quigley MBE, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council said: "Nottinghamshire is rich in history and heritage and I am extremely proud we have adopted a County Day to celebrate what makes it a special place to live, work and visit.

Other counties, including our neighbours in Derbyshire and Yorkshire, have long had a special date on the calendar to celebrate their traditions, customs, and people.

So, I am grateful to the Secretary of State for inviting us to adopt Nottinghamshire Day which will be celebrated every year on August 25.

This presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our diverse county and all it has to offer, as well as developing our understanding of the history and traditions of the places we live, work, and enjoy our leisure time.

Our attractions, towns and villages, as well as the legacy of its history, help to make the county what it is today – a brilliant place to live and work.

As chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council, I attend many events in recognition of local people and I cannot tell you how proud I am of the achievements of our county and am honoured to celebrate the inaugural Nottinghamshire Day."

You can keep up to date with events, offers and competitions being run to celebrate Nottinghamshire Day by viewing the County Council's Twitter pages.