Petitions
We welcome the opportunity to hear from the public and recognise that petitions are one of the ways in which people can let us know their concerns.
We will accept as a petition any communication sent to the Council if it identifies itself as a petition or it seems to us that it is intended to be a petition. A petition by its very nature, of course, will be signed by a number of people.
What should a petition contain?
A petition should include:
- a clear statement setting out what the petition is about and stating what action the petitioners want the Council to take
- the name, address and signature of any person supporting the petition. These can be people who live, work or study in the Borough of Gedling
- the name, address, and any other contact details of the person who is organising the petition
- the issue to which it relates if it is submitted in response to a consultation on a specific matter so that we can ensure that it is considered along with that original matter.
An acknowledgement will be sent to the petition organiser within 10 working days of receiving the petition. We will let the organiser know what we plan to do with the petition and when they can expect to hear from us again.
Petitions to request a Referendum for an Elected Mayor
If 5% of local electors sign a petition requesting a referendum, then the Council must hold one to decide whether the Borough should have an elected Mayor. The exact number of signatures required at any time, and other details, can be found in the notice in the useful documents area.
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