Britons face £2,500 fine for putting English flag up at homes on St George’s Day

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Britons face £2,500 fine for putting English flag up at homes on St George's Day.

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English households hoping to celebrate St George's Day by flying the national flag are advised to follow local planning regulations, or risk substantial penalties.Council rules governing flag displays could see homeowners facing fines of up to £2,500 for improper use of the England flag, with initial penalties beginning at £100 to £250.The regulations, which apply equally to the flags of St George and St Andrew, require residents to comply with specific size and placement requirements or face potential enforcement action from their local authority.Flags mounted on poles projecting from the side of a building must not exceed two square metres in area, according to the planning guidance.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say For those wishing to display larger banners, the solution is to mount them on a vertical pole fixed to the roof itself, where only a single flag is permitted per pole.Residents living within designated controlled zones, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, may...

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