Agenda item

Up to one hour is allowed for this item.

Any member of the public or Councillor may participate in Public Forum.

Petitions, statements and questions must relate to items on the agenda and will

be taken at the start of the item to which they relate.

Please note that the following deadlines apply to this meeting:

a. Public questions:

·         Written public questions must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 25^th August 2020 at latest;

·         A maximum of 2 questions per member of the public is permitted;

·         At the meeting, a maximum of 2 supplementary questions may be asked;

·         A supplementary question must arise directly out of the original question or reply;

·         Questions should be addressed to the Mayor or relevant Cabinet Member;

·         Replies to questions will be given verbally at the meeting. If a reply cannot be given at the meeting (including due to lack of time) or if written confirmation of the verbal reply is requested by the questioner, a written reply will be provided within 10 working days of the meeting.

b. Public petitions and statements: Petitions and written statements must be received by 12 noon on Friday 28^th August 2020 at the latest. One written statement per member of the public is permitted. A maximum of one minute shall be allowed to present each petition and statement.

c. Members of the public who wish to present their public forum in person during

the video conference must register their interest by giving at least two clear

working days’ notice prior to the meeting by 4pm on Thursday 27^th August 2020.

Public forum correspondence and items must be e-mailed to:

democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk

Further information can be found within the public information sheet attached to this agenda.