Purpose

To raise and fly the Palestinian Flag at Rotherham Town Hall on Sunday 29th November 2026 in recognition of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people.

To approve an amendment to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Annual Flag Flying Schedule to permit the flying of the Palestinian Flag annually on 29th November in recognition of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

12 October 2026

Title:

Decision to raise the Palestinian Flag at Rotherham Town Hall and to make an amendment to the Annual Flag Flying Schedule

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.

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 raise and fly the Palestinian Flag at Rotherham Town Hall

on Sunday 29th November 2026 in recognition of the

International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people.

To approve an amendment to the Rotherham Metropolitan

Borough Council Annual Flag Flying Schedule to permit the

flying of the Palestinian Flag annually on 29th November at

Rotherham Town Hall in recognition of the International Day

of Solidarity with Palestinian people.

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.

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

To raise and fly the Palestinian Flag at Rotherham Town Hall and to make an amendment to the Annual Flag Flying Schedule

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

Signed by the Decision Maker:

Dated:          12 October 2026

Name:          John Edwards                           

Job Title:     Chief Executive