Apply to speak at a public meeting

Please note that, due to the current situation with Covid-19, the arrangements for public participation in meetings have been temporarily changed. For further information about how to participate please contact the Business Manager (Democratic Services) on 01473 260855.

Please note: applications to speak at the remote meeting of the Development and Regulation Committee on 10 June 2020 are requested by 12.00 noon on Monday 8 June. Please complete the application form below.

You need to apply if you wish to speak at a meeting.

The rules for speaking at meetings can vary depending on the committee. Please read the relevant guidance before applying.

You do not need to apply if you just wish to attend.

How to apply

Complete our online form to apply to take part in a council meeting.

Please tell us:

your name and address, email address and/or phone number;
who you are representing;
the name of the committee or meeting you wish to speak at;
the item of planning application to discuss (if relevant);
date of the meeting (if known); and
any other questions or comments you would like to discuss.

Please note: If necessary, to fully answer your query, we will pass your contact details on to officers of the council and county councillors.

To take part you:

must be a resident in, or a registered local government elector, for Suffolk (except for at Development and Regulation Committee);
will be given an set amount of time during the meeting; and
must not say anything defamatory or offensive, or require the council or committee to disclose confidential information.