Guide: Public Participation at Committee Meetings
- Introduction
- Part 1Can I attend a meeting?
- Part 2Public Participation
- Part 3Are there any restrictions on what questions I may ask?
- Part 4How do I table my question?
- Part 5How much time is allowed for petitions and/or questions?
- Part 6How many questions may I ask?
- Part 7If I put in a question do I actually have to be there?
- Part 8Is there a limit on the length of any question?
- Part 9How will the answer to my question be given?
- Part 10Once my question has been asked, may I ask another?
- Part 11Presentations to Council, Scrutiny, Development Management, Highways and Traffic Orders and Public Rights of Way Committees
- Part 12Representations to Council
- Part 13Representations to the Scrutiny Committee Meeting
- Part 14Presentations to Development Management, Highways and Traffic Orders and Public Rights of Way Committees
- Part 15How will I know what is on the agenda for a meeting?
Part 3
Are there any restrictions on what questions I may ask?
No, provided the question is not frivolous or defamatory and does not concern a confidential issue which would normally be considered in private. Otherwise you may ask a question about any matter which relates to the responsibilities of the Council or the Cabinet. If you are not sure about which meeting is responsible please contact the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Secretariat who will be happy to advise
you.