Council confirms position on community flags
Salford City Council has confirmed its position on flags being flown in communities across the city.
National flags have appeared across the country over the past few weeks.
To address any questions, the council has confirmed that flags will not be routinely taken down.
A council spokesperson confirmed: “We proudly fly the Union Flag at our Civic Centre at all times. Both the Union Flag and the St George’s Flag are recognised as legitimate symbols of our shared national heritage, and we fully support residents who choose to express their national and civic pride in a responsible and appropriate manner.
“Accordingly, the Council will not be removing flags that have recently been displayed, except in cases where they present a safety risk or constitute an offence, such as criminal damage.”