England flags hung by locals taken down

In Birmingham, England, the city council has ordered the removal of England flags hung by local residents. The council cites the ongoing streetlight upgrade project as the reason for the flag removal. The flags, which were put up by residents to show their support for the national team, have been taken down by the council. This decision has sparked some controversy, with some residents expressing disappointment and frustration over the removal of the flags. The council has stated that the flags are being removed to facilitate the streetlight upgrade work, which is part of a broader infrastructure improvement project in the area. The council has emphasized that the decision is not politically motivated and is solely based on the practical considerations of the ongoing construction work. The incident has generated discussions about the balance between civic infrastructure projects and the ability of residents to display expressions of national pride. The council has acknowledged the concerns raised by the residents and has promised to work with the community to address the issue.