Purpose

To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at
Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 for
the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people
 
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 for Riverside House and Rotherham Town Hall.

Decision

 

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION
 

Date of Decision:

12 November 2025
 

Title:

To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at
Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November 2025 for
the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people

Decision Maker:
(Including Job Title)

John Edwards - Chief Executive, in
consultation with the Leader of the Council.
 

Details of Specific Delegation
 
or
 
Delegation contained in the relevant
Sub-Scheme of Delegation.
 

CX Sub Scheme of Delegation –
Miscellaneous Functions - Flag Protocol for Riverside House and
Rotherham Town Hall
 

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive.pdf
 

Decision:

To raise and fly the flag of Palestine at
Rotherham Town Hall
on Saturday 29th
November 2025 for the International Day of
Solidarity with Palestinian
people.
 
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 for Riverside House and Rotherham Town
Hall

Reasons for the Decision:

In recognition of the UN International Day of
Solidarity with Palestinian people.
 

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 relevant to the
decision being taken:
 

The RMBC
Constitution - Flag Protocol and Lighting Up of
Buildings
Policy.
 
Chief Executive Sub-Scheme of Delegation
– Miscellaneous July 2021 (pg 20)
Sub Scheme of Delegation - Chief Executive.pdf

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the executive decision to:
 
Raise and fly the flag of Palestine at
Rotherham Town Hall on Saturday 29th November
2025 in recognition of the International Day
of Solidarity with Palestinian people
 
I confirm that in
making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles
of public life.
 
Signed by the
Decision Maker:
 

 
Dated:         
12th November 2025
 
Name:          John
Edwards       
                    
Job Title:     Chief Executive