Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) says it is reviewing its position on flags displayed around the borough after concerns were raised about damaged and deteriorating banners remaining in place on lampposts.

The issue has attracted attention following a social media campaign from Lower the Flags Solihull.

The organisation's posts highlighted torn, faded, and tattered flags across Solihull, while also questioning the installation of new flags on the motorway bridge leading into Blythe Valley.

Responding to questions, SMBC clarified that it has no authority over the recently installed flags on the Blythe Valley bridge.

A spokesperson said: "Blythe Valley Bridge is privately owned, therefore any flags installed are the landowner's responsibility and cannot be removed by Solihull Council."

The authority also outlined its current approach to flags displayed elsewhere in the borough saying: "The Council position is that we will remove flags that pose a risk to public safety, are ripped or damaged, or with political slogans, statements, or vulgar language.

"While our position remains the same, we are currently reviewing this in light of the changing position both locally and nationally."

The statement comes after residents raised concerns about the condition of some flags attached to lampposts across the borough, with calls for damaged displays to be removed or replaced.

The council has not yet provided details on what changes, if any, could result from the review, or when a decision is expected.