Redcar and Cleveland Council says it has no strict policy on flag flying by residents in public areas after being tackled over its approach.

Acknowledging the many England and Union Jack flags now on display in the borough that were attached to council property or on council land, Marske councillor Dr Tristan Learoyd asked at a meeting what the council’s policy was. In response, deputy leader Carrie Richardson said there was no adopted policy at this time.

Cllr Learoyd said: “What if I go out and buy 200 pirate (skull and crossbone) flags - there’s nothing at the moment stopping me putting these flags around the borough on lampposts and there’s absolutely nothing the council can do about that? Is that the situation right now?”

Cllr Richardson said: “There is no policy. The council ha

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