General · 18 June 2026

Oxfordshire Council seeks court order to remove flags.

People could see fewer flags on roads and lamp-posts if a court order is approved. Oxfordshire county council applied for a high court injunction after continuing flag displays linked to the Raise the Colours group, with a hearing set for 23 June. Officials said more than 300 union and St George’s flags have been removed so far, at a cost of £15,000 to the county.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 11:40

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