Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to restrict or ban England flags displayed on street lampposts, according to reports. The council says the flags are creating “fear and division” among residents. The proposal is framed as a local measure aimed at reducing community tension rather than addressing national symbols generally. Sources indicate the council is raising the issue through its local authority processes, with the intention of applying a consistent rule across public street lighting. The reports describe the council’s concern about the impact of the flags on residents and public order, rather than citing any specific incidents tied to individual displays. No outlet provides detailed information in the supplied material about how the restriction would be enforced, whether exceptions would apply, or whether there are timelines for consultation or implementation. The proposal is also presented without detailing legal arguments or reactions from residents or flag supporters in the information provided.