Local Government: Absent Voting and Remote Working
2026-06-08 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL783 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in implementing their findings from their consultation on remote attendance and proxy voting in local authority council meetings.
Answer
The Government has published its response to the consultation and remains committed to legislating for remote attendance and proxy voting when Parliamentary time allows.