Council clarifies position on flags on public property as three removed from Sheffield lampposts in past week
Council clarifies position on flags on public property as three removed from Sheffield lampposts in past week.
Council workers have removed three flags from city lampposts as the national debate over flag placement on public property continues.
In recent weeks, countless Great Britain and England flags have appeared on public property across the country, sparking a national debate.
Similar initiatives have been made to paint St George’s Cross on mini roundabouts, zebra crossings, and other infrastructure.
It has also been observed that the existence of these flags might improve the environment, culture, and appearance of communities. Others are concerned about how these national symbols are being exploited to bully minorities.
Vandalism of eateries, personal automobiles, and even war memorials has been recorded across the country, with flags spray painted on surfaces.
Meanwhile, Hope Not Hate reports that one of the movement’s masterminds is Andrew Currien (AKA Andy Saxon), who has ties to the English Defence League (EDL) and Britain First.
Sheffield City Council has now disclosed to The Star that its partners have only taken a few of the recently planted flags, but more are likely to be removed during routine maintenance on public property.
Amey, which manages the city’s highway repair program Streets Ahead, removed only three flags between August 26 and September 1: two from street lights and one from a traffic signal. Two flag stickers have also been removed from the traffic signal push buttons.
The council did stress that other organisations, such as National Highways, may be involved in flag removal as part of their duties, but this is not related to the local government.
Regulations restrict the use of public infrastructure or’street furniture’ to display signage without prior consent from the highway authority.
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A council representative stated, “Sheffield City Council supports people flying flags on private property and recognises that there are various reasons to display flags, including community celebrations, national pride, and our many sporting events.
However, illegal things will be removed from public property as part of ordinary maintenance.
Priority will be given to removing unauthorised items that pose a safety risk. If flags need to be removed, they will be safely preserved.
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