England flags hung by locals taken down
Summary
Birmingham City Council has removed England and Union flags that locals hung on lampposts in certain areas of Birmingham, citing safety concerns due to ongoing maintenance work. The council is upgrading streetlights and says items attached to lampposts could pose risks. Locals have reacted with mixed feelings online, and a group has begun fundraising to buy more flags.Key Facts
- Birmingham City Council took down flags from lampposts in Weoley Castle and other areas due to safety concerns.
- The removal is part of a project to upgrade streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting.
- Approximately 200 flags and banners have been removed so far.
- The council warns that attaching items to lampposts can be dangerous, possibly causing them to collapse.
- Locals have expressed anger and confusion on social media regarding the council's actions.
- A group named Weoley Warriors has raised over £4,000 to obtain more flags for the community.
- The council conducted "stress tests" to assess the impact of attachments on lampposts before city celebrations.
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