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2. www.bradford.gov.uk › your-council › councilProtocol on the Flying of Flags from City Hall - Bradford Council

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   Bradford City Flag. 17 May. IDAHOT and LGBT (International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia) Pride Flag (rainbow flags x 2) Trans Flag (purple flags x 2) (if possible 2 x flags at each side of Centenary Square – 4 flags in total) 30 May Approximately. (last Saturday in May – Flags to go up on the Friday morning if possible) Bradford ...

3. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsFlying flags: a plain English guide - GOV.UK

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   • Introduction
   • All Flag Flying Is Subject to Some Standard Conditions
   • Flags Which Do Not Need Consent
   • Flags Which Require Consent
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   Flags are a very British way of expressing joy and pride – they are emotive symbols which can boost local and national identities, strengthen community cohesion and mark civic pride. The government wants to see more flags flown, particularly the Union Flag, the flag of the United Kingdom. It is a symbol of national unity and pride. The government h...

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   All flags must be: 1. be maintained in a condition that does not impair the overall visual appearance of the site 2. be kept in a safe condition 3. have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land) 4. not obscure, or hinder the interpretation of...

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   The full list of flags that do not require consent are: 1. Any country’s national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign 2. The flag of the Commonwealth, the United Nations or any other international organisation of which the United Kingdom is a member 3. A flag of any island, county, district, borough, burgh, parish, city, town or village within t...

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   Any flag not identified above requires express consent from the local planning authority before it can be flown.

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   The regulations governing the flying of flags in England are set out in the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 (as amended in 2012 and in 2021). These regulations, including relevant amendments to flying of flags, can be viewed on the government legislation website: 1. Town and Country Planning (Control of Advert...

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4. hellorayo.co.uk › sheffield-council-palestine-flagSheffield City Council faces pressure to fly Palestinian flag ...

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   Sheffield City Council is being challenged to follow the example of Rotherham and fly the Palestine flag over the town hall on a UN international solidarity day. Palestine solidarity campaigner Julie Pearn has put a question forward to the next full meeting of Sheffield City Council on Wednesday, November 6.

5. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsFlying flags: a plain English guide - GOV.UK

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   Nov 27, 2012 · Details. The government has recently made changes to regulations which widen the types of flags you may fly in England. This guide provides a brief summary of the new rules over flag flying that ...

6. www.leicester.gov.uk › media › 181821Guidance Notes for Flying Flags on Leicester City Council ...

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   When two flagpoles are of the same height, the Union Flag should be flown on the left hand side when viewed from a position facing the building. Contact: Leicester City Council Telephone - 0116 373 7770 / 0116 299 5640 Email – city.hall.reception@leicester.gov.uk / town.hall.security@leicester.gov.uk.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flags_of_cities,_towns_andFlags of cities, towns and villages in the United Kingdom

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   The flags of cities, towns and villages in the United Kingdom lists the flags of locations in the United Kingdom that are registered by the Flag Institute. Towns and village flags are rare in the United Kingdom, but they are a very colourful addition to national vexillology. The Flag Institute has registered 45 city and village flags as of 2024 ...

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   Are there towns and village flags in the UK?

   • Towns and village flags are rare in the United Kingdom, but they are a very colourful addition to national vexillology. The Flag Institute has registered 45 city and village flags as of 2024. A few towns and villages in the United Kingdom have created their own flags, often showing great ingenuity and artistry.

   Flags of cities, towns and villages in the United Kingdom

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   Are village flags the same as city flags?

   • Several city flags are included, which are in fact banners of the city councils' arms. However, town and village flags can differ significantly and are considered to be the property of the town and not its council. The creation of village flags is a burgeoning phenomenon and a field of endeavour that merits encouragement.

   Flags of cities, towns and villages in the United Kingdom

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   Why do towns & villages have a flag?

   • Despite the association of great cities with civic designs, the local flags of towns and villages typically originate from the smaller units of society, not from the bureaucracy. They opt for symbols that hold significance to the villagers or townsfolk.

   Flags of cities, towns and villages in the United Kingdom

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   Should flagpoles be empty in UK government buildings?

   • UK government building flagpoles should not remain empty – the default should be flying the Union Flag if no other flag is being flown. In Northern Ireland, designated flag flying for Northern Ireland government buildings is governed by legislation rather than this guidance.

   Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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   Can You Fly a Union Flag from a flagpole?

   • In England and Wales, flags are treated as advertisements for the purposes of the planning regime, but express advertisement consent is not required to fly the Union flag from a flagpole. The government has published a guide on the planning rules in England on flying types of flag.

   Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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   Can a UK government building fly the Union Flag?

   • There are designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings by command of His Majesty The King. However, UK government buildings are encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year around. This guidance is aimed at UK government buildings.

   Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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9. www.gov.uk › designated-days-for-union-flag-flyingUnion Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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   Feb 27, 2013 · In England, it is now possible to fly more than one flag on the same flagpole if there is enough space. If so, the Union Flag should always fly on top (‘in the superior position’). UK ...