Issue - decisions

Date of Decision:

9 October 2026

Title:

Decision to light up the Town Hall ‘purple’ to raise awareness for Domestic Abuse from 15^th to 22^nd October inclusive.

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 up the Town Hall ‘purple’ to raise awareness for Domestic Abuse from 15^th to 22^nd October inclusive.

Reasons for the Decision:

To raise awareness of domestic abuse, and to show support for those who experience domestic abuse.

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