Purpose

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

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

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 2nd to 11th 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

I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:

Light the Town Hall ‘red’ each evening from 2nd to 11th November inclusive to honour the armed forces community and in support of the Royal British Legions Poppy Appeal 2026.

I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.

Signed by the Decision Maker:

Dated:          9 October 2026

Name:          John Edwards                   

Job Title:     Chief Executive