THE public are being allowed to attend meetings at Maldon District Council again after the relaxation of Covid rules.

Council bosses used emergency powers to make a ruling letting the public back into the council chamber.

But there will only be limited access, with just six spaces available which need to be booked in advance.

There will also be an overflow room where more members of the public can watch the meeting streamed on to a screen.

Face masks will still have to be worn and people should pass a Covid test before attending.

Council meetings have been screened live in YouTube during the pandemic.

Council spokesman Richard Holmes said: “The council chamber has limited public space, some of which has been used for equipment to enable web streaming throughout the time restrictions have been in place and for future use.

“We are able to accommodate six members of the public in the chamber and will provide an overflow room for viewing too.

"Spaces will be allocated to members of the public who have registered first and then on a first come, first served basis.

“We invite all members of the public attending meetings to wear a face covering and complete a lateral flow test for the safety of themselves and others.

“We will continue to run the YouTube stream during this period and encourage the public to view the meetings live in this way visiting maldon.gov.uk/watchlive.

To register to attend, visit forms.office.com/r/ymDp8Wgnvu.