Decision details

Date of Decision:

9 October 2026

Title:

Decision to light the Town Hall ‘red’ to honour the armed forces community and in support of the Royal British Legions Poppy Appeal 2026.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

John Edwards, Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council, Cllr Chris Read

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

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.

Decision:

To light the Town Hall ‘red’ each evening from 2^nd to 11^th November inclusive.

Reasons for the Decision:

To honour the armed forces community and in support of the Royal British Legions Poppy Appeal 2026.

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)

Not applicable.

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)

Not applicable.

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

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