Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2021. It was answered by Lord Greenhalgh (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 March 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Meetings
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, after 7 May, local authorities will be permitted to hold (1) remote proceedings, or (2) hybrid proceedings, for (a) council meetings, (b) Executive meetings, (c) committee meetings, (d) sub-committee meetings, or (e) other meetings at which members of the public are able to be present.
- Answer
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The Government keeps all policy under review. To extend the facility for councils to continue to meet remotely, or in hybrid form after 7 May 2021 would require primary legislation.
We have received representations from local authorities and sector representative organisations making the case for the continuation of remote meetings beyond 7 May 2021 and are carefully considering next steps in this area.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL13965
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Disease control Local government Meetings Coronavirus
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- 2021-03-17 17:44:45 +0000
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