Public consultation planned over flag flying

This will be to assess whether any of the flags are causing traffic or safety issues.

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00:00Wakefield Council plans to hold a public consultation over the display of national flags on public property.

00:08St George's flags and Union Jack flags have appeared in the city, towns and villages across the district in recent weeks.

00:16Earlier this month, the local authority, like others across the country, said it was taking a safety-first approach

00:23and removing any which posed a risk to road users, pedestrians or public safety.

00:30Jack Hemingway, the council's deputy leader, said residents would be asked for their views

00:35before the authority shaped further policy on the issue.