During the coronavirus pandemic, local authorities have been allowed emergency legislation to hold meetings virtually online.
That legislation is due to come to an end on May 7, and unless a legal challenge to extend the regulations is successful, councils will have to return to face to face meetings.
At this week’s full meeting of Craven District Council, members were told while it waited for the outcome of the legal proceedings, it was sensible to make arrangements for a return to physical meetings.
Council leader, Cllr Richard Foster said whereas some could be held in the council chamber in Belle Vue Square, it would be necessary to seek larger premises for meetings where more members were expected to attend to ensure Covid safe social distancing.If the legal challenge was successful however, virtual meetings could continue for the time being, he said.