What limitation was introduced by the Local Government Act 2000 regarding press access?

The limitation introduced by the Local Government Act 2000 regarding press access pertains to the establishment of new executive-style decision-making meetings, which may be held privately. This act allowed local authorities to adopt a new governance structure that included executive decision-making bodies, leading to situations where certain meetings could be conducted without public or press attendance. This shift aimed to streamline decision-making processes, but it also resulted in a reduction of transparency for the press and the public regarding certain local government proceedings.

In this context, the other answers do not accurately reflect the changes brought about by the Local Government Act 2000. The act does not grant unrestricted access to all meetings for the press, nor does it mandate that all information must be public. Additionally, the press are not entirely excluded from meetings; they can still attend many public sessions, but the new private meetings represent a significant shift away from open access.