Part 7Local authority meetings
47Admission of public to meetings of local authorities
Except as otherwise provided by this Part, every meeting of a local authority shall be open to the public.
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- 1962 No 113 s 3
- 1975 No 125 s 3
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
Local authority meetings
47: Admission of public to meetings of local authorities
"Going to local council meetings: you're usually allowed to attend"
When you go to a meeting of a local authority, you can usually attend. Except in some special cases, the law says these meetings must be open to the public. This means you can go and listen to what is being discussed.
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