Issue - meetings

To consider the recommendations of the Constitution Committee.

Consideration was given to the recommendation from Constitution Committee relating to the Council’s Flag Flying Policy. The Civic Sub-Committee had considered proposals for a flag flying policy for civic buildings in Cheshire East. The policy covered those occasions on which it would be appropriate to fly different flags from the Council’s public buildings, in particular the Union Flag, English National Flag, Cheshire East Borough Flag, Armed Forces Flag and the national flags of overseas visitors. The manner of flying the flag in particular circumstances was also dealt with. The Sub-Committee had agreed that the Union Flag should also be flown at half mast in the event of the death of a soldier from the Mercian Regiment whilst on active service. The Sub-Committee had recommended the proposed Flag Flying Policy to the Constitution Committee, who had, in turn, recommended the policy to Council for approval.

RESOLVED

That the proposed Flag Flying Policy in respect of civic buildings in Cheshire East, as attached to the report to the Constitution Committee, be approved.