Decision details

Date of Decision:

20 August 2024

Title:

Raising the Ukraine Flag (Riverside House) – Ukraine Independence Day 2024

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Sharon Kemp - 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 raise the Ukraine Flag at Riverside House on Thursday 29th August to coincide with the Ukraine Drop In Session to be held at Riverside House (raise at 4pm and lower at 8pm).  

Reasons for the Decision:

To show the Council’s solidarity with a nation under invasion. 

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

Reports or parts of reports considered

The RMBC Constitution - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.

The report of Sharon Kemp, Chief Executive