Decision details

Date of Decision:

12 July 2024

Title:

Illuminate Rotherham Town Hall in red and white and fly the St George’s flag at both the Town Hall and Riverside House in support of the England Men’s football team reaching the final of Euro 2024 – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2024

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Sharon Kemp OBE – Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Delegation to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, as determined by the RMBC Constitution - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.

Decision:

To illuminate Rotherham Town Hall in red and white and fly the St George’s flag at both the Town Hall and Riverside House in support of the England Men’s football team reaching the final of Euro 2024 – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2024.

Reasons for the Decision:

It is common practice for public landmarks to be illuminated in support of significant national sporting events. As the England Men’s football team have reached the final of Euro 2024, it is deemed appropriate that the Town Hall is illuminated in the national colours to show Rotherham’s support and that the St. George’s flag is flow at the Town Hall and Riverside House.

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:

No conflicts of interest declared.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None.