1. Parish Council Decision & Recent Developments
- There has been local debate: A recent survey of residents indicated a majority preference for flying the Union Flag. However, the Parish Council decided to overrule this majority previosly, leading to some local controversy and questions about whether the council is reflecting the community’s wishes.
- The Stubton Parish Council recently held a meeting (September 2025) where a flag flying schedule for the village green flagpole for the next year was on the agenda for consideration and resolution. [stubton.pa…ire.gov.uk]
- Stubton Parish Council decided at this meeting to revise the schedule and fly the Ukraine flag once per month if no other flag is flown on the 24th of each month.
2. National & Local Policy Context
- Government guidance encourages the flying of the Union Flag on government buildings and allows for local and national flags to be flown, provided certain conditions are met. The regulations were updated in June 2021 to make it easier to fly the Union Flag alongside other flags from the same flagpole.
- Some flags require formal consent from the local planning authority, but the Union Flag and certain other flags do not. All flags must be maintained in good condition, not cause safety issues, and have the landowner’s permission.
3. Flag Flying Days in Stubton
- There is a published list of “Stubton Flag Days” which includes national and international commemorative days (e.g., Armed Forces Day, VE Day, Remembrance Sunday, St. George’s Day, etc.).
4. Wider Political Context
- Nationally, there is political debate about which flags can be flown on public buildings, especially following recent local elections. Some councils, including those in Lincolnshire, are now restricting flag flying to the Union Jack, St George’s Cross, and county flags, banning others such as the Ukrainian flag. [independent.co.uk], [news.sky.com]
Summary
- Political changes at the county level may influence future flag policies, especially regarding non-UK flags.
- Stubton Parish Council has reviewed the flag flying policy and schedule and will produce a revised schedule for publication/
- National regulations support flying the Union Flag and certain other flags without special consent, but local councils have some discretion.
