Purpose

To raise and fly at full mast the RAF Ensign Standard at Rotherham Town Hall in recognition of Battle of Britain Wings Appeal Week from Monday, 14th and Monday, 21st September 2026.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

11 September 2026

Title:

Raising the RAF Ensign Standard at Rotherham

Town Hall in recognition of Battle of Britain Wings

Appeal Week from Monday, 14th and Monday,

21st September 2026

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’

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Decision:

To fly the RAF Ensign Standard at full mast at

Rotherham Town Hall from Monday 14th and

Monday 21st September 2026 in recognition of

Battle of Britain Wings Appeal Week

Reasons for the Decision:

In recognition of and to show support for the Battle of Britain Wings Appeal Week.

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 RAF Ensign Standard at full mast at Rotherham Town Hall from Monday 14th and Monday 21st September 2026 in recognition of Battle of Britain Wings Appeal Week.

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

Signed by the Decision Maker:

Dated:          11 September 2026

Name:          John Edwards                           

Job Title:     Chief Executive