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Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Local Government: Meetings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what recent discussions he has had with the Local Government Association on the emergence of Omicron and the number of councils who have had to (a) cancel meetings, (b) restrict attendance and (c) reduce items for discussion in an attempt to reduce the risks of transmission.

Answer

I held a round table which representatives of the Local Government Association attended, and a webinar which all local authority Leaders and Chief Executives were invited to last week where this issue was raised.

The Department is reviewing the responses to the consultation on council remote meetings and the Government will respond shortly. Any permanent change would require primary legislation, and would depend upon Parliamentary time being available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90322
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Disease control Local government Meetings Coronavirus
Link
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