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Public participation at Council meetings
Public speaking

There are several opportunities for direct public participation in Council meetings:

(1) Asking a Public Question

Public "Question Time" is near the start of Council meetings and is an opportunity for any person to ask the Leader of the Council, or his nominee, a question about a matter in which the Council has powers or duties or an issue that affects the Borough.

(2) Presenting a Petition

The Council has a procedure to enable any person to present a petition at a Council meeting and for the presenter to address the Council for a maximum of three minutes.

(3) Making Representations on Recommendations

Before the Council considers a recommendation from the Cabinet or a Committee and before it makes a decision on that recommendation, any person can put forward views on the issues involved by making representations to the Council for a maximum of three minutes.

The procedure for a person wishing to (1) ask a public question, (2) present a petition or (3) make representations on a recommendation is: - To notify the Chief Executive in writing or by e-mail before 12 Noon, five working days prior to the day of the Council meeting [i.e. 12 noon on the preceding Thursday for a Council meeting on the following Thursday] and at the same time deliver (1) their written question, (2) the original of their petition or (3) their written statement of representations.

For further information  or to arrange to ask a question or speak at a Council meeting please contact Committee Services.