Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House to raise and fly the Intersex-inclusive Progress PrideFlag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House for Pride month - 1st to 30th June 2026.

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION
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Date of Decision: |
26 May 2026
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Title: |
Decision to raise and fly the Intersex-inclusive Progress Pride Flag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House from 1st to 5th June and 25th to 30th June 2026
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Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) |
John Edwards - Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.
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Details of Specific Delegation
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Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.
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Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive
Miscellaneous Functions - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall:
‘To determine requests that sit outside of the provisions of the protocol’
Page 20 refers.
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Decision: |
Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House to raise and fly the Intersex-inclusive Progress Pride Flag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House from 1st to 5th June and 25th to 30th June 2026
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Reasons for the Decision: |
In recognition of and to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Details of alternative options considered and rejected: |
None.
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Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: |
None |
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Dispensations Granted: (If any) |
None.
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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. |
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Dispensations Granted: (If any) |
None
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Reports or parts of reports considered |
The RMBC Constitution - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of Buildings Policy.
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I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:
Allow Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House to raise and fly the Intersex-inclusive Progress Pride Flag at Rotherham Town Hall and Riverside House from 1st to 5th June and 25th to 30th June 2026 in recognition of and to show support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month.
I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.
Signed by the Decision Maker:

Dated: 26 May 2026
Name: John Edwards
Job Title: Chief Executive
Publication date: 27/05/2026
Date of decision: 26/05/2026
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