Совет Солхилла опроверг угрозу запрета на флаги на фонарных столбах

Reform UK claims over Solihull flag injunction denied Solihull Council says no lamppost flag legal action is being prepared Solihull Council says no legal action is being taken over the hanging of flags on lampposts after the Reform UK group claimed the authority was preparing an injunction. Union Jack and St George's Cross flags on lampposts have become a common sight across the borough with their presence becoming a major talking point. Earlier this month Oxfordshire County Council was granted a High Court injunction to stop 'unknown people' from putting flags on lampposts. READ MORE: Relative of councillor has planning application for Olton commercial units approved Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp In a press statement Councillor Samantha Gethen, leader of the Reform UK on the authority, said she had held discussions with Paul Johnson Solihull Council's chief executive over the authority’s intentions. And, the Reform UK group leader alleged, the authority had been preparing to seek a legal injunction to force removal of the flags. “I've spoken to the chief executive directly about this and what's become clear is that the Conservatives are not being straight with residents,” Coun Gethen said. “They say they love the flag - but behind closed doors they're preparing to spend your money taking it down. "Every penny spent on this injunction is a penny not spent on potholes, bins or local services. Residents deserve honesty, not hypocrisy.” But in a statement a spokesperson for Solihull Council denied there had been any preparations to seek a legal injunction. A Solihull Council spokesperson said: ‘Council officers have met with one council that has secured an injunction to understand their reasons for seeking an injunction. “No politicians were involved in this meeting and no further action is being taken as a result of the meeting.” In the Oxfordshire judgment Mr Justice Dexter Dias made an injunction ordering unknown people not to attach flags to highway structures or paint them on roads. Breaching the injunction could lead to seizures of assets, unlimited fines or imprisonment. Mr Justice Dexter Dias said: "The affixing of flags and the painting of insignia on the highway has continued consistently and persistently since August 2025. There is little prospect absent an injunction that it will stop."