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flag A UK man was charged nearly $3,000 for hanging flags on lampposts without permission, sparking debate over public displays and local rules.

flag Will Haylett, a 43-year-old Scarborough businessman, was billed nearly £3,000 by North Yorkshire Council for hanging 64 Union Jack and St George’s flags on lampposts without permission, a move he said aimed to boost community morale during a difficult time. flag Using his company’s cherry picker, he installed the flags, believing they would uplift spirits, but the council removed them, citing safety risks and illegal alterations to public property. flag The council charged £36.27 per flag to retrieve them, sparking backlash from Haylett, who said he was unaware permission was needed despite prior discussions. flag While some viewed the display as patriotic, others found it intimidating. flag The council emphasized that such installations require approval and noted complaints about the flags’ appearance.

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