Mid Sussex District Council to host virtual meetings

Mid Sussex District Council is set to host its first virtual council meeting since new regulations came into force last month.

On Monday 1 June, the Council’s Cabinet meeting will be hosted online using a video conferencing platform and members of the public will be able to follow the debate on the Mid Sussex District Council YouTube channel.

Ordinarily, the 1972 Local Government Act requires councillors to be present to decide applications, but the Coronavirus Act and the temporary regulations provide a virtual alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee meetings can now take place virtually, by phone or video link.

Tom Clark, Head of Regulatory Services at Mid Sussex District Council said:

“Hosting our Council meetings online will enable our Councillors to debate the important issues affecting our area whilst complying with the current requirement to maintain a safe social distance and prevent the spread of coronavirus.

“Modern technology means that every Councillor has the opportunity to take part in our meetings as appropriate from their home and local residents can follow the meetings live.”

Full details about future virtual council meetings can be found on the Committees section of the Mid Sussex District Council website at http://midsussex.moderngov.co.uk/