Flagpole and Flag Flying Policy – updated October 2025

BOZEAT PARISH COUNCIL

FLAGPOLE AND FLAG FLYING POLICY – updated on 20^th October 2025

General Provisions

Bozeat Parish Council will adhere to the Plain English Guide to Flying Flags produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government in November 2012 or any updated version subsequently produced.

Bozeat Parish Council will not fly flags for political or advertising purposes.

Bozeat Flag

The Bozeat flag may be flown during village events or when Bozeat Parish Council feels it would be appropriate.

Flying Flags at Half Mast

The Union flag will be flown at Half Mast upon the death of a senior member of the Royal Family. The Bozeat flag may be flown at Half-Mast upon the death of a former member of the Parish Council or notable resident.  Members of the public and/or Parish Council may request the flag be flown at Half Mast and each application will be considered on merit.