Rutland County Council is holding a virtual Cabinet meeting this coming Tuesday (April 21).

The meeting will take place using an online webinar facility in order to adhere to government restrictions on public gatherings, put in place in response to COVID-19.

Members of the public can listen to the meeting online or by phone, with further details about how to join available online here .

Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Leader of Rutland County Council, said: "Rutland County Council took the decision to temporarily suspend all public meetings as part of its response to COVID-19.

"Using online conferencing and webinar technology, we are now reintroducing monthly Cabinet meetings so that important issues can be discussed and any decisions taken in full view of the public, but without the need for anyone to meet in person."

The following items will be discussed at Tues'day's Cabinet:

COVID-19 update and endorsement of emergency powers

Contracts update in the context of COVID-19

The full agenda and reports for Cabinet on Tuesday 21 April 2020 can also be found online . The meeting is scheduled to start at 10am.