The Government consulted last year on this subject and following considerations of the responses has decided to proceed as in their statement of 5th June 2025 here. On remote attendance, DHCLG plans to permit local authorities to develop their own locally appropriate policies, if they decide to hold remote meetings. On proxy voting for meetings of the full council, DHCLG plans to require principal (unitary, upper and second-tier) councils to implement proxy voting schemes, to provide consistency for members who are absent. Guidance will be provided.
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Heritage Lottery consultation
The Heritage Alliance submitted its response to the DCMS’ Lottery Good Causes consultation, which you can view on their website.
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2026 Annual General Meeting – Report & Videos
London Forum held its 2026 AGM with two guest speakers, and members representing twenty-nine societies on 28th October.
Chair, Michael ...
Boosting housing delivery
A new report is urging the government to impose a three-year freeze on new regulations to increase viability ...
Draft London Plan response – linked policy by policy
The GLA’s consultation on the draft London Plan 2026 closed on 15 October 2026, London Forum submitted a 39-page response. This is the short version: the main points, then in 'Our Comments policy by policy', a one or two-line summary of key ...
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