The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 requires every local authority to have in place a scheme for dealing with petitions. Petitioning is one way that individuals, community groups and organisations can take part in the democratic process. This can be done by raising issues of public concern with the Council and allowing Councillors to consider the need for change within Wigan. You can present petitions to full council, a councillor, the Chief Executive or the Mayor.
On 14th July 2010 full Council agreed a petition scheme for Wigan. This includes guidance on how to create, sign and submit petitions and how we will respond to petitions.
Wigan Councils Petitions scheme
To set up a petition, you can use our printable petitions template
ePetitions
An e-Petition is a petition which collects signatures online. This allows petitions and supporting information to be made available to a potentially much wider audience than a traditional paper based petition.
Anyone who lives, works or studies in the area can submit or sign an e-Petition.
E-Petitions are part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to listening to and acting on the views of the public.
There are no current ePetitions
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