The Remote Council Meetings Hub is a central pool of information, advice and guidance from our partners across the sector.
Chair of the LGA Improvement and Innovation Board, Councillor Peter Fleming OBE, tells us about the recent changes to local government meetings during the COVID-19 crisis and what resources you will find on the Hub to help run your remote meetings.
This hub is a collaboration between the LGA, Socitm, Lawyers in Local Government (LLG), National Association of Local Councils (NALC), Centre For Public Scrutiny (CfPS), Association of Democratic Officers (ADSO), as well as the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG).

Coronavirus: information for councils
Useful information for councils on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 outbreak - councillor guidance
This guidance has been developed to assist elected councillors as councils grapple with the worst public health crisis we have experienced in a century.

COVID-19: councillor resources
Coronavirus information and guidance for councillors.
In this section:
Case studies
This case study hub will set out several notable examples and resources of councils that have piloted virtual meetings using various video conferencing platforms signposting you to key points to consider and contacts.
Hybrid Council Meetings
With the relaxation of lockdown we have received increased enquiries about the possibility of holding hybrid council meetings. We recognise that this is a fast moving constantly changing area requiring local determination to suit local circumstances.
Peer to peer support
If you are setting up a webchat, online discussion forum, webinar or you know about a discussion thread where people can join in and share good practice, problem solve and learn, please let us know and we can add this to the event listing below.
Regulations and guidance
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has temporarily removed the legal requirement for local authorities to hold public meetings in person. This means that councils have powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.
Remote meeting interactive map
This tool will help, members, officers and residents explore which video conferencing software all local authorities across England are using, how the meetings are streamed to the public and press while also collating all authority’s council meeting calendars in one place for the most up to date information on local democracy around the country.
Video conferencing and audio platforms
This guidance includes an A-Z of video conferencing and audio platforms.