Council Launches Residents ePetition System

Published on 15 December 2010

Epping Forest District Council has followed in the footsteps of 10 Downing Street in creating a new ePetitions facility on its website.

This will enable residents to create their own ePetition requesting the Council to take action on a matter affecting them locally. Residents can also sign current ePetitions, adding their voice to the concerns of their community.

To set up a petition or submit a paper petition to the Council,
log on to the petitions page at www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/petitions

Councillor Diana Collins, Leader of the District Council, said: “Our new ePetitions facility gives another way for our residents to communicate their concerns about their local area to the District Council. All petitions will be responded to, although we can’t guarantee we will take the action all petitioners want. If your petition gets the support of 2% of the community (2,400 people), our Full Council will debate the issue.”

Petitions with over 20 supporters will be referred to the appropriate Portfolio Holder, one of nine nominated Councillors making up the Cabinet with specific powers and duties, while petitions with fewer than 20 signatures will be managed by officers. Petitions receiving over 1,200 sponsors can request a senior officer to speak about the Council’s actions to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and petitions which generate over 2,400 supporters (2% of the District population) will trigger a debate by Full Council.

Anyone that lives, works, or studies in the District (of whatever age) can sign a petition or an ePetition.

If you have any queries, email democraticservices@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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