Cholsey Parish Council is aware of the Union flags that have been placed on the Forty intersection. In response to enquiries from residents, we can confirm that these were not put in place, or requested, by the Parish Council.

The flags have been installed on lampposts that are Oxfordshire County Council assets by unknown persons. They are high up and not easily removed.

Cholsey’s Parish Councillors have discussed this topic and the following approach has been agreed:

1. The Parish Council does not have the permissions or insurance in place to add or remove items from assets that are not our own. Therefore, please could all concerned residents report their views to Oxfordshire County Council via https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (this is fairly straightforward to do)

2. As we have been contacted by a significant number of residents about the flags, including the possibility of distraction to motorists and pedestrians on a busy double roundabout, we will also contact the County Council directly to pass on residents’ concerns.

Residents should not hesitate to contact the Parish Council. We are here to represent and support our community to the best of our abilities and powers.