# Birmingham council accused of allowing unchecked display of England flags

The Birmingham council faces accusations of giving a group free rein to erect England flags, with critics claiming a lack of oversight on nationalist symbolism. The controversy underscores local tensions over patriotism and the council's regulatory authority.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/26/birmingham-council-raise-the-colours-flags-city) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:05 GMT