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Find out how you can attend and get involved in a council meeting.
To raise an issue at a council meeting, you can
We operate hybrid meeting arrangements. You can join virtually through an online meeting platform (such as Microsoft Teams) and have your say.
To take part you will need to let us know in advance and follow the set rules. You can find the right contact details for each meeting in the agenda.
If you are unsure how the system works or feel that you need a confidence boost before taking that first step, you can also watch live video of council meetings or catch up after the meeting.
We want council meetings to be accessible and welcoming for all. If you’re taking part in a council meeting we recommend you join in-person.
Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility needs when attending in person.
You can also take part remotely through your personal device such as a computer or mobile phone. Please test your device before you join the meeting.
Unfortunately, when taking part remotely, there can be difficulties with technology. Should there be a fault we will try and accommodate you elsewhere in the meeting. If this is not possible we will provide a written response after the meeting.
Have a look at our committee work programme to find out which council meeting is right for the issue you're interested in or contact our democratic services team.
If you would like to support or object to a planning application at Planning Committee there is a separate process.
All council meetings are held in public and you’re always welcome to come along and watch. There's space set aside in meetings for journalists and members of the public.
You can also watch live or recorded video of council meetings.
A speech at a council meeting is sometimes called a deputation.
Read our guidance on asking a question or making a speech at a council meeting.
You can also present a petition at a council meeting.
Part 8.9 of our constitution provides the process for public involvement in council meetings.