Decision details

Date of Decision:

5^th September, 2025

Title:

Flying of Flags at Half Mast in memory of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Judith Badger - Section 151 Officer and Strategic Director Finance and Customer Services (Deputising for the Chief Executive) in consultation with the Leader of the Council

Details of Specific 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 Chief Executive Sub Scheme of Delegation - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive.pdf

Page 20, Miscellaneous Functions refers.

Decision:

To fly the Union flags at Riverside House and the Town Hall at half mast following the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

This decision was enacted under the Bridges protocol for the period from 5.00 pm on Friday 5 September to 8.00 am on Saturday 6 September 2025.

Reasons for the Decision:

In memory of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

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

Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive.pdf

Page 20, Miscellaneous Functions refers.