Killjoy councils ban England flags during World Cup for 'community cohesion'

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A slew of councils have banned England flags from being hung on public property during the World Cup to protect "community cohesion".

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Bristol City Council (BCC), South Gloucestershire Council and Wiltshire Council's warning comes ahead of the start of the tournament in North America this evening - and just days before England's first match.BCC leader Tony Dyer has urged residents to avoid hoisting St George's Cross in any publicly-owned spaces.

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He said: "What people cannot do is fly flags on lampposts or railings or any public property.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Please do not attach anything to lampposts - it causes health and safety issues."The city council vowed to fast-track the removal of flags hung up in "sensitive locations" and said it would reassess its strategy on taking down those on council-owned properties.

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Mr Dyer said: "By celebrating responsibly and...

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