Anger as North East councils could be forced to move their meetings to obey social distancing rules chroniclelive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chroniclelive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By James Harrison
City leaders could be forced to decamp to other bases in Sunderland following a High Court ruling CITY leaders could be forced to decamp to alternative bases in Sunderland following a High Court ruling. A rule change implemented at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has allowed councils across the country to hold meetings remotely by videolink to comply with social distancing rules. But, despite a legal challenge, this is expected to revert back to its previous position this month, which would compel local authorities to hold key meetings in person. Bosses at Sunderland City Council have confirmed a search is already underway for a suitable venue to hold meetings where the current Civic Centre set up would not be appropriate.
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