Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk with an accompanying updated Flag Flying Policy.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Deputy Town Clerk in respect of the Council flag flying policy and were unanimously in agreement with its adoption.

Members also agreed to the purchase of an Oxfordshire Flag, it was agreed that even with the proposed changes to Council Governance the border of Oxfordshire would not change, and Witney should be proud of its place within the County.

Additionally, it was agreed that in order for the England Flag to be flown with pride that a replacement should be purchased.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the revised flag flying policy be agreed and adopted and,

3.      That, an Oxfordshire Flag be purchased at a cost of up to £300 and,

4.      That, a replacement England flag be purchased at a cost of up to £150.