Consultation process
Review of Scheme for Establishment of Community CouncilsCommunity Council Meetings
Currently Community Council meetings are held in person with no more than two ordinary meetings in any one year being allowed to be held virtually. (see Scheme page 17)
Do you think that the option of unlimited hybrid meetings should be considered to potentially increase public participation?
This would not be a replacement for normal Community Council meetings but could be utilised to enhance attendance.
no problem with that, I had no idea there was any restriction on "hybrid meetings" which I take to mean meetings that are both virtual and face-to-face at the same time. The questions probably means, should a CC be allowed to have any number of meetings that are only virtual and that could mean all meetings being virtual, I am confused by the wording of the question...not sure exactly what is being suggested here.
This should be considered to give people who are unable to attend meetings to be involved. This would include for example: those with caring commitments (including those with young families), housebound for health reasons, temporary absence from home address, lack of time available to travel to meetings.
Discussion and clear guidance will be required. If this system works for elected members then it can be adapted for Community Councillors.
Most Community Councils are finding it difficult to attract attendance at meetings so this would definitely be worth a try.