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From the Council Hand Book
Flags at half mast on council buildings deaths of:-
Members of the Royal Family
Serving or former Prime Ministers or Leaders of the Opposition
Local members of Parliament
Ex-Mayors of HBC
Councillors
Chief Officials
Ex-Mayor and Chairmen of Accrington Corp and Urban District Councils
Freemen of Accrington Corp and of HBC,

There are exceptions in this policy which is determined by the MD in consultation with Group Leaders and the Mayor