Decision details

Date of Decision:

21^st 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.

Brief Description of Decision:

The Trade Union Congress has asked all Councils to join with them in marking Workers Memorial Day.

This will be commemorated on 28^th of April.

It is an internationally recognised occasion, to remember everyone killed or made ill through work.

The Council has been asked to mark this occasion by lighting up the Town Hall

Reasons for the Decision:

To protect workers given the Covid pandemic the TUC is being careful to protect all workers who usually gather in large numbers

at these events

In addition to online events the TUC have asked if Council buildings could be lit in purple on the evening of Wednesday the 28^th April to commemorate all those who have died in the last year.

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.