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Council Urges Removal of Flags for Christmas Safety

11/20/2025

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George Finch, leader of Warwickshire County Council, urges residents to remove Union and St George’s flags from lampposts before Christmas due to safety concerns with lights.
The flags form a social media movement called Operation Raise the Colours.
Contractors will not install lights on lampposts displaying flags because of fire hazards.
Finch notes that Christmas lights support local pride and business.
Flags can be reinstalled in the new year.

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Story summary

George Finch, leader of Warwickshire County Council, urges residents to remove Union and St George’s flags from lampposts before Christmas due to safety concerns with lights.
The flags form a social media movement called Operation Raise the Colours.
Contractors will not install lights on lampposts displaying flags because of fire hazards.
Finch notes that Christmas lights support local pride and business.
Flags can be reinstalled in the new year.