URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2027

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 for the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people   Delegation to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, as determined by the RMBC Constitution Chief Executive Sub Scheme of Delegation - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall.

Content: To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 for the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people   Delegation to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, as determined by the RMBC Constitution Chief Executive Sub Scheme of Delegation - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall.   ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 12 November 2025   Title: To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 for the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) John Edwards - Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.   Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   CX Sub Scheme of Delegation – Miscellaneous Functions - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall   Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive.pdf   Decision: To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 for the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people.   Delegation to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, as determined by the RMBC Constitution Chief Executive Sub Scheme of Delegation - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall Reasons for the Decision: In recognition of the UN International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people.   Details of alternative options considered and rejected: None.   Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: None.   Dispensations Granted: (If any) None.   Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision: None.   Dispensations Granted: (If any) None.   Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:   The RMBC Constitution - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.   Chief Executive Sub-Scheme of Delegation – Miscellaneous July 2021 (pg 20) Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive.pdf   I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:   Raise and fly the flag of Palestine at Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 in recognition of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:     Dated:          12th November 2025   Name:          John Edwards                             Job Title:     Chief Executive

Date of Decision: November 12, 2025