Somerset Council has warned that unauthorised flags attached to public property in Burnham-on-Sea will be removed and those responsible could face the costs.
The authority issued the warning after flags were erected on public infrastructure in the town this week.
The team behind the social media group Flagman UK, which has over 40,000 followers on Facebook, were seen putting "special-size flags" during the night.
Speaking via social media, a spokesperson for the page said: "Burnham-On-Sea, we couldn't leave you out. After all your messages and support, Flagman UK had to come.
"We even found special-size flags just for Burnham.
"It was pitch black when we finished, so when you wake up tomorrow, look up. If you get any photos or videos, please tag us — we’d love to see them.
"God bless you, Burnham-on-Sea. We love you."
A Somerset Council spokesperson said residents are free to fly flags from their own properties but stressed that public displays should not be placed on council-owned assets.
Council issues warning after flags go up at Burnham-on-Sea
The spokesperson said: "Anyone who wants to fly a flag from their own property is welcome to do so, but it's important to remember that many residents do not support these unauthorised public displays.
"If we want Somerset to remain a welcoming and vibrant place then we need to ensure flags are used to foster belonging, not division."
The council added that it does not permit flags to be attached to public property because of potential safety concerns.
"We have been clear that we do not allow any flags to be attached to public property. Doing so may put the public or council staff at risk," the spokesperson said.
Under the Highways Act, attaching any item to a light column on highway land without permission from the highway authority is unlawful.
The spokesperson added: "Attaching any item, including flags, to a light column on highway land without the express permission of the highway authority is unlawful under the Highways Act and costs the authority and council tax-payers money.
"We will be recovering costs for removal from those responsible."
The council has not said how many flags have been put up in Burnham-On-Sea or whether any enforcement action has yet been taken.
It has, however, reiterated that residents wishing to display flags should do so from their own property rather than on public infrastructure.
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