Overview
- London Underground drivers plan a 24-hour walkout on Thursday, which could disrupt some St George’s Day events in the capital.
- Ministers say there are no plans to create a St George’s Day bank holiday, pointing to estimates that an extra national day off would cost about £2 billion.
- Planning rules cap flags on poles projecting from a building at 2 square metres, while roof-mounted vertical poles generally have no size limit outside Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Flags fixed to lampposts, bridges or other highway land need permission under the Highways Act, and councils differ on enforcement, with some removing street flags and others acting only on safety risks.
- People who ignore council requests to take down unlawful displays can face fines up to £2,500 with further daily penalties, and drivers risk fines if car flags obstruct their view.