Decision details

(CEX) Flying of Flags at Half-Mast in Memory of HRH Prince Philip

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Following the death of HRH, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, it has been requested that the Council flags (Riverside and Town Hall) should be flown at half-mast until 8am on 18th April.

Decision:

 

Date of Decision:

9th April 2021

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

 

Sharon Kemp

Chief Executive

 

In consultation with the Leader

 

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Delegation to the Chief Executive as determined by the RMBC Constitution.

 

Flag Protocol & Lighting Up of Buildings Policy

 

Operation London Bridge Protocol

 

Brief Description of Decision:

 

 

Following the death of HRH, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, it has been requested that the Council flags (Riverside and Town Hall) should be flown at half-mast until 8am on 18th April

Reasons for the Decision:

All government buildings have been asked to consider flying flags at half-mast as a mark of respect.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

 

None.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

 

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

 

None.

Reports or parts of reports considered

 

None.

 

I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to fly Council flags at half-mast in memory of HRH, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

 

Signed by the Decision Maker  

Dated:       9th April 2021

 

Name:        Sharon Kemp                     

Job Title:   Chief Executive

Publication date: 12/04/2021

Date of decision: 12/04/2021