Questions about town and parish councils
Follow Councillor Q&A on X/Twitter

Follow us on X/Twitter

0 votes
As the parish clerk I have the possibility of having to cancel an ordinary council meeting due to a lack of members attending.  I am not sure what the protocol is and whether I have to rearrange the meeting, or just wait until the next meeting, which will be the Annual Parish meeting a month later.
by (120 points)

2 Answers

0 votes
It would appear that based on apologies tendered for the meeting the meeting is unable to be quorate and therefore cannot go ahead. It would be normal to arrange a date to which the required number of councillors CAN attend in quorate. You cannot await or transfer the meeting to the Annual Parish Meeting as this is NOT a Parish Council Meeting date.
by (26.4k points)
0 votes
“Technically” if the agenda and public notice have been issued, the meeting should be opened (by those present) a chair nominated if the chair / v chair is not present, and then the meeting declared closed on the basis of being inquorate.
If the agenda / public notice / summons has NOT been issued - post a notice of postponement.
by (19.3k points)

Welcome to Town & Parish Councillor Q&A, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. All genuine questions and answers are welcome. Follow us on Twitter to see the latest questions as they are asked - click on the image button above or follow @TownCouncilQA. Posts from new members may be delayed as we are unfortunately obliged to check each one for spam. Spammers will be blacklisted.

You may find the following links useful:

We have a privacy policy and a cookie policy.

Clares Cushions logo Peacock cushion

Clare's Cushions creates beautiful hand made cushions and home accessories from gorgeous comtemporary fabrics. We have a fantastic selection of prints including Sophie Allport and Orla Kiely designs and most covers can be ordered either alone or with a cushion inner. Buying new cushions is an affordable and effective way to update your home interior, they're also a great gift idea. Visit our site now

2,895 questions
5,617 answers
7,949 comments
10,028 users
Google Analytics Alternative