From The Daily BS:
So here we are in modern Britain: the country is in the middle of a World Cup run, streets are draped in red-and-white St. George’s Cross flags, and instead of a bit of national pride, some local authorities appear to see… a public safety emergency.
According to reporting from LBC, residents in Bristol’s Knowle West area say Torrington Avenue has become something of a grassroots celebration zone during major football tournaments, with flags routinely hanging from lampposts and railings.
But not everyone is clapping along. The Green-led administration at Bristol City Council has moved to clamp down on the displays, with council leader Tony Dyer issuing guidance effectively banning flags from public infrastructure. (Read more.)
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