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can decisions be made outside a meeting?

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No, not if they are being made by the council.

A council can delegate decision making to an officer, usually the clerk. But that requires a council decision to establish the delegation. A council can also delegate to another local authority, but that is unusual.

Generally, a properly constituted meeting with due notice is the way to make a decision.
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