Issue - meetings

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 23 May 2022. Please note that public questions are not permitted on this occasion. Statements should be sent to democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk

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

3. One written statement per member of the public or member of Council is permitted.

Details of all statements submitted will be sent to the Lord Mayor, Mayor and all Councillors as soon as possible after the above deadline. Written statements will be noted, it is not possible to speak to statements at the meeting.  

Public statements:

The Full Council received and noted the following statements (which were also referred to the Mayor for his consideration/information):