Flagpole and Flag-Flying Policy

FLAGPOLE AND FLAG FLYING POLICY

Adopted July 2016
Reviewed January 2022

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.

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 or when the Chairman and Vice-Chairman consider it to be appropriate to do so.  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.