Public Speaking at Council Meetings
Summary
You can speak at the various meetings held by the council. The procedure differs according to which meeting you want to speak at.
Procedures
- Public Participation at Council Meetings
- Planning Committee: You can register to speak on a particular planning application. You must register with Democratic Services by 12 noon on the Thursday before the committee meeting. Full details on speaking at the Planning and Highways Regulatory committee
- Addressing Full Council: You can address the full council. Your address must be received at least 7 working days before the meeting.
- Asking a question of Full Council: You can ask question at a meeting of the full council. You must give notice of your question 3 working days before the meeting.
- Public speaking at Cabinet: You can make a statement of fact or opinion, or ask a question at a Cabinet meeting. To speak at a Cabinet meeting you must contact us by 12 noon on the Thursday before the meeting. Full details on speaking at Cabinet meetings
- Overview & Scrutiny Committee meetings: Enquiries should be made to Democratic Services, email publicspeaking@lancaster.gov.uk or telephone 01524 582047
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Further Information
More information is available on our main Meetings and Minutes page