Written question asked by Lord Mann (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 June 2021. It was answered by Lord Greenhalgh (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 June 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 what financial support they will give to local councils to enable them to safely comply with the Government's guidance on returning to holding council meetings in public.
- Answer
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As councils now need to meet in person, we have published updated guidance on how to minimise the risks of face-to-face meetings, supported by unprecedented emergency funding to manage the impact of the pandemic.
The Government has committed over £45 billion to help local authorities support their communities and local businesses during the pandemic, including over £12 billion directly to councils in England to tackle the impacts of COVID-19. Over £6 billion of this is unringfenced and so, where needed, it can be used to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to manage any risks involved in face-to-face meetings while COVID-19 restrictions remain in place.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL577
- Session
- 2021-22
- Related items
- Subjects
- Finance Disease control Local government Meetings Coronavirus
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