Councils raised Ukrainian flags following Russia's invasion in 2022, but some Reform-run local authorities have now lowered these in favour of flying local flags and the Union Jack.
Will Haylett, 43, maintains he was simply attempting to 'lift people's spirits' by adding the patriotic bunting throughout Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Local councils have spent at least £70,000 removing flags put up following Operation Raise the Colours, which encouraged people to put up Union Jacks and St George's flags.