Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee has decided to approve a revised Wreath Laying Protocol for Remembrance Day events.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved, with an amendment to allow group leaders to ask another member to lay a ward wreath on their behalf if no ward member is available.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a revised Wreath Laying Protocol for Remembrance Day events.

topline: The Policy and Resources Committee has decided to approve a revised Wreath Laying Protocol for Remembrance Day events.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly focuses on protocol for Remembrance Day events.

affected_stakeholders: ["Oxhey Jets FC", "ward councillors", "council officeholders"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are mentions of councillors not participating in Remembrance Day events for personal or party publicity.

URL: https://moderngov.threerivers.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=132

Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: An update to the wreath laying protocol.

Content: The Chair introduced the item, explaining that the changes reflected the request of Oxhey Jets FC to ensure the annual Remembrance Match was recorded.   Councillor Stephen Cox moved an amendment to the recommendations, seconded by Councillor Stephen King, such that paragraph 2.3 of the protocol be amended such that it finished:   In the event that no ward member is available to lay a wreath, the relevant group leader may ask another member to lay a ward wreath on their behalf.   The amendment was put to the vote and agreed.   The committee noted that ward councillors did lay wreaths at the Oxhey Jets FC Remembrance Match alongside specific council officeholders.   The committee discussed the need for councillors to mark Remembrance Day events as representatives of the council and the residents of their wards, and not in a political capacity or for personal or party publicity.   RESOLVED: To agree the revised Wreath Laying Protocol at Appendix 1, as amended.  

Date of Decision: December 2, 2024