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Staffordshire County Council 'cannot condone' England flag graffiti

Councils warn that painting England flags on roads is illegal, poses safety risks, and removal costs taxpayers; residents express mixed views on the displays.

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The authority says it will remove red cross graffiti on a zebra crossing at the taxpayers' expense.

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Birmingham MailBirmingham Mail
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Midland council shares hidden cost of England flag graffiti - Birmingham Live

Among the streets targeted have included Westport Road in Burslem where the red paint has been added to road markings to make them appear like the St George's flag

·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Staffordshire County Council 'cannot condone' England flag graffiti

The authority says it will remove red cross graffiti on a zebra crossing at the taxpayers' expense.

·United Kingdom
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Stoke SentinelStoke Sentinel

Council slams England flag graffiti as Stoke-on-Trent crossings and roundabouts targeted - Stoke-on-Trent Live

Multiple streets have been targeted in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire

·Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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