Consultation Responses
Local Petitions and Calls for Action - March 2008
The Governance of Britain Green Paper (July 2007), said that petitions can provide an important way for communities to express their views and generate local debate, boosting the relationship between residents and councils. It also announced the government's intention to consult on people's right to 'call for action' and the strengthened role of councillors in that process.
This consultation sought views on how arrangements for local petitions can be strengthened and how the new system might operate. It also sought views on the Councillors' Call for Action, introduced under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.
The Association has responded to this Consultation.
