Elite Home Improvements were told by Sunderland's Labour council that flying the St. Georges Cross was not allowed, following a complaint from a member of the public.
The council's excuse was that bunting wrapped around a lamp-post "could put people in danger"
Resilient bosses at the Houghton Road showroom, to their credit, refused to give in and would not take down their World Cup decorations.
Representatives from Elite Home Improvements told how eight civil servants visited them insisting that their English memorabilia be removed or council staff would do it for them, with the bill being sent to the company.
Thankfully there seems to be a reversal in policy.
Managing director David Turnbull has explained "We've had an official visit from the local authority saying that they can't find any reason to take down our flags."
The Labour Council were influenced by objections by the people of Sunderland.
A business partner of David claimed "People have been sending us pictures of their England flags from all over the country and sending us texts in support.
"We've bought in more flags because we want to give one away to everyone who has supported us. They don't even have to be customers, passers-by can just come in and ask for them."
The council should occupy their time with helping their electorate and not figuring out how to waste their time with persecuting those people who are either patriotic or just wanting to support their national football team.
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