Issue - meetings

Due to Covid Safety requirements we have put the following measures in place:

• All attendees to Full Council are asked to have a Covid lateral flow test 24 hrs prior to the day of the meeting and show the results of a negative test. It’s important that you report the results of your test and that you get confirmation sent to your phone.  Reception staff will ask to see this on the day of the meeting. If you have a positive test or if you develop any Covid 19 symptoms - high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, you should book a test on GOV.UK and self-isolate while you wait for the results.
• You are required to wear a face mask at all times unless you are exempt.  Social distancing rules remain in place.
• Members of the press and public who wish to attend City Hall are advised that you will be asked to watch the meeting on a screen in another room as due to the maximum occupancy of the venue.

Under the Council’s constitution, there is no provision for public forum at the Annual Council meeting. However, in consultation with the Mayor and Party Group Leaders, the Lord Mayor has determined that written statements from members of the public will be accepted for this meeting on the following basis:

1. The wording of all written statements must be submitted by the deadline of midday the day before the meeting, Monday 24th May 2021. Please note that public questions are not permitted on this occasion. Statements should be sent to

democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk.  One written statement per member of the public or member of Council is permitted.

2. Statements for this meeting must be about the reports included on the agenda.

Details of all statements submitted will be sent to the Lord Mayor, Mayor and all Councillors as soon as possible after the above deadline.

There were five public statements received which were referred to the Mayor for his consideration.