Ways of Participating
Should you prefer to contribute to a meeting remotely, you can do so easily by using the Microsoft Teams software. Joining a meeting with Teams is easy and just requires a suitable device with an internet connection.
Those wishing to watch a meeting are encouraged to do so by watching the webcast, which can be found on the Council’s website. All formal council, cabinet and committee meetings are webcast and can be viewed in real time.
- Attend a Meeting including to Ask a Question or Contribute.
- Submit a Petition.
- Participate in Scrutiny.
- Vote in Elections.
- Become an Elected Councillor.
- Contact your Councillor.
- Take part in a consultation.
The Council welcomes public engagement in the democratic process and there are many ways to contribute. You may:
You are welcome to attend Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings. View our Meeting Calendar here.
You may ask a question at the Cabinet and at the Health and Wellbeing Board.
You can also request to speak on applications at the Strategic Development, the Development Committee, and at the Licensing Sub - Committee.
Click on the links for further guidance. View the Committee pages to see the papers and deadlines for each meeting.
The Council welcomes Petitions and recognises that they are a way in which people can have a say. Petitions can be considered at Council, Scrutiny and certain Committee meetings as well as being directly considered by officers. Details of our Petitions scheme can be found here.
Scrutiny at the Council plays a key role in scrutinising decisions, monitoring and improving local services.
Scrutiny welcomes public engagement in their work. You are welcome to attend an Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting, a Health and Adults Scrutiny Sub - Committee, a Children and Education Sub-Committee meeting, a Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting or a scrutiny working group. You may also inform reviews and become a co-opted member on a scrutiny body. For information, contact the scrutiny team or see the Overview and Scrutiny pages.
You may register to vote at Elections to ensure your vote counts. Information on the process can be found here as well as Election Results and other information.
You may run to become an elected Member of the Council. Information on the process can be found here.
You can contact your ward Councillor to obtain information and enquire about Council services. Details can be found here including surgery times.
Find about current consultations here.
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