Purpose

Decision to light up the Town Hall 'purple' to raise awareness of domestic abuse, and to show support for those who experience domestic abuse.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

9 October 2026

Title:

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

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

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

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