'England’s most patriotic street' warns Green council to prepare for battle if it tears down flags

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England's most patriotic street" is laying down the battle-lines for war with its local Green council.Torrington Avenue in Bristol has warned the city's council to expect a "battle" over attempts to remove locals' St George's flags during the World Cup.The street on the Knowle West council estate has been decorated with flags for football tournaments over several decades.But Bristol City Council has scolded residents for hanging flags from lampposts, railings and other public property, over "health and safety concerns".Officials have even told locals to report any flags proudly flying to public property - sparking a row which drew the scorn of Labour heavyweight Wes Streeting.One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "If they want a battle, they have got the whole street to deal with.

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If they want to create a war, it will happen."The Highways Act 1980 makes it an offence to attach items to highway structures without permission from the authority or a reasonable excuse.Under...

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