The move follows a national online movement called Operation Raise the Colours, which has seen flags appear on lampposts, buildings, and even mini roundabouts across England, prompting many councils to respond.
In Bexley, flags on public property will only be removed if there are health and safety concerns.
A Bexley Council spokesperson said: “We are removing flags where they are deemed a health and safety risk, and we are continually monitoring the situation, carrying out risk assessments on an ongoing basis.”
Residents are encouraged to display flags responsibly and ensure any flag displays do not create a hazard on public property.
The debate over flags in England continues, with some seeing them as patriotic and others worried they stir tension during anti-migrant and far-right protests.
A spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer said the Prime Minister is “absolutely” in favour of people who put up English flags.
The government has also put out an online guide saying that flags are “a very British way of expressing joy and pride” and that it wants to “see more flags flown, particularly the Union Flag.”
