Local petitions and Calls for Action: Consultation

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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 seeks views on how arrangements for local petitions can be strengthened and how the new system might operate. It also seeks views on the Councillors' Call for Action, introduced under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

Timeframe

This consultation started on 27th December 2007 and ended on 20th March 2008.

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