Speaking about the roundabouts, a woman who lives near Woodthorpe Road in Kings Heath said: “This is sheer, wanton vandalism.”
“The council doesn’t have the money to fix the potholes, let alone repaint mini islands,” she added.
A man also living close to Woodthorpe Road stated it was ” not patriotic, it just feels like an excuse for xenophobia.
“There are better ways to show pride – ways that are inclusive and respectful, not resorting to vandalism.”
Another woman living in Kings Heath said: “They make me feel very uncomfortable and do not represent me.
“I’ve been considering painting over the one I go past every day.”