Decision
URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2117
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To raise and fly the Armed Forces Flag as part of Rotherham Armed Forces Day Civic Event taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 9.30am until Monday 29 June 2026 at 10am to show support to and raise awareness of the Armed Forces Community. To approve an amendment to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Annual Flag Flying Schedule to permit the flying of the Armed Forces Day flag at designated local sites as a demonstration of the Council’s support.
Content: To raise and fly the Armed Forces Flag as part of Rotherham Armed Forces Day Civic Event taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 9.30am until Monday 29 June 2026 at 10am to show support to and raise awareness of the Armed Forces Community. To approve an amendment to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Annual Flag Flying Schedule to permit the flying of the Armed Forces Day flag at designated local sites as a demonstration of the Council’s support. ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION Date of Decision: 30 April 2026 Title: Decision to raise the Armed Forces Day Flag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House and to make an amendment to the Annual Flag Flying Schedule 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. Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive Miscellaneous Functions - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall: ‘To determine requests that sit outside of the provisions of the protocol’ Page 20 refers. Decision: To raise and fly the Armed Forces Flag as part of Rotherham Armed Forces Day Civic Event taking place at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House from 20 June 2026 until Monday 29 June 2026 to show support to and raise awareness of the Armed Forces Community. To approve an amendment to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Annual Flag Flying Schedule to permit the flying of the Armed Forces Day flag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House as a demonstration of the Council’s support. Reasons for the Decision: In recognition of and to show support for the Armed Forces community. 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 considered The RMBC Constitution - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up ofBuildings Policy. I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to: Raise and fly the Armed Forces Flag as part of Rotherham Armed Forces Day Civic Event taking place at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House on Saturday 20 June 2026 until Monday 29 June 2026 to show support to and raise awareness of the Armed Forces Community. To approve an amendment to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Annual Flag Flying Schedule to permit the flying of the Armed Forces Day flag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House as a demonstration of the Council’s support. I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life. Signed by the Decision Maker: Dated: 30th April 2026 Name: John Edwards Job Title: Chief Executive
Date of Decision: April 30, 2026