Open consultation

Enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at local authority meetings

Applies to England

Summary

This consultation seeks views on introducing remote attendance and proxy voting in local authority meetings in England.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing remote and hybrid attendance at local authority meetings.

It also tests views on the possible introduction of proxy voting for those occasions when an elected member, due to personal circumstances, may be unable to attend even remotely. For example, during maternity, paternity or adoption leave.

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Published 24 October 2024

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