Members of the public may only address the Council  or one of it’s committees on an issue relevant to Charlton Parish at a time allocated by the Council.

The times allocated are:

Council: During the period reserved for the public, usually after “matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting”, and when the Council has adjourned for the purpose. This period is normally limited to 15 minutes.

Committees: During a period normally limited to 15 minutes at the start of the Committee meeting.

When the Council, or one of it’s Committees, is in progress members of the public may not speak, unless specifically invited by the Chairman to do so.