North East Lincolnshire Council has reaffirmed its stance on the flying of the Union Flag and St George’s Cross within the borough.
In recent weeks, an increasing number of flags and markings have appeared across the area, with some residents describing them as a “symbol of pride in the nation.”
While the council has previously discouraged painting carriageways due to safety concerns – warning that such markings could distract drivers and create hazards – Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said only a handful of items have required health and safety intervention. This has included poorly fastened items over the A180 dual carriageway and on busy roundabouts.
He added that it is unclear who removed flags fixed to lamp posts in People’s Park, asserting that the council has “no records” of taking such action.
Councillor Jackson said: “During what was a very busy and good Cabinet Facebook Live, the Cabinet was asked a question about the flying of flags – we gave our personal and honest views on the issue, and we appreciated being given the opportunity to do that.
“I did include in my answer that the Council does have a health and safety responsibility to remove any flags or other items that could be a hazard, such as on, over or near highways. Over the last few months, we have only identified a handful of items that required health and safety intervention, which has included poorly fastened items over the A180 dual carriageway and busy roundabouts.
“In the case of People’s Park, we have no records of us taking any action around these flags and can offer no clarity on when or why they have disappeared.”
(Image: Councillor Robson Augusta)
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