Flags honoring the Union Jack and St George's Cross in Birmingham are being taken down for maintenance as the city upgrades to energy-efficient lighting. The council stated that unauthorized flags could present safety hazards and have removed around 200 attachments. Local sentiment showed support for the flags, but an ongoing fundraiser by Weoley Warriors aims to raise money for more flags, reflecting community spirit. The council underlined the potential dangers of adding weight to lampposts, which are engineered for specific purposes.
Birmingham City Council issued a safety plea to residents attaching flags to lampposts, stating it was upgrading streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting and had removed about 200 banners.
The council emphasized the importance of keeping lampposts free from attachments for safe and efficient maintenance, warning unauthorized flags may pose safety risks to people.
A fundraising effort by Weoley Warriors aims to raise funds for purchasing more flags, with over 4,000 gathered so far, bringing hope to local communities.
Residents have expressed fondness for the flags but acknowledged the council's ownership of the lampposts and their regulations on unauthorized items.
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