News · 17 April 2026
England flag rules mean £2,500 fines
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Households risk substantial fines for not adhering to specific rules when displaying the England flag, particularly on St George's Day. Local council planning laws state that flags flown from a flagpole projecting from the side of a building must not be larger than two square metres. Ignoring council requests to remove an oversized flag can lead to penalties, with maximum fines reaching £2,500 for repeated breaches.
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