Decision details

a)    That the current flag flying protocol agreed by the political Group Leaders in the last council term be revoked;

b)    That a new protocol be agreed as follows

                      i.        the Union Flag and the County Flag to fly permanently from two of the three poles at the front of County Hall,

                    ii.        the third pole to fly the St George’s flag, or the Lord Lieutenant’s flag when he is present at County Hall in an official capacity,

                   iii.        the fourth pole within the Quadrangle at County Hall be utilised to mark  events such as Armed Forces Day, Commonwealth Day and Armistice Day;

c)    That decisions in relation to all other requests to fly flags in relation to community events and celebration days be delegated to the Chief Executive following consultation with the Leader of the County Council.

(KEY DECISION)

REASON FOR DECISION:

To agree a new protocol for flag flying at County Hall.