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Petitions
Welcome to the Adur District Council petitions webpage. This page includes information about how to submit a petition on paper to the council. It will also eventually include an e-petitions portal where you can register a petition to receive on-line signatures.
Submitting a petition
Petitions will be accepted by the council as long as the person generating it lives, works or studies in the area. Any petition must concern an issue which is relevant to the council and the services it provides. Lists of services can be found at :
- Adur District Council services
- to the public
or - Adur District Council services - make up and workings of the council
Petitions will also be accepted if they affect a specific area or group of residents.
All petitions submitted to the Council must include:
- a clear and concise statement of the subject of the petition
- a statement about what action the petitioners wish the council to take
- name, address and signature of any person supporting the petition
All petitions sent or presented to the Council will receive an acknowledgement within 10 working days of receipt. This acknowledgement will set out what we plan to do with the petition.
Paper petitions
Paper petitions should be sent to :
- Head of Legal and Democratic Services,
FAO Jeremy Cook,
Adur and Worthing Councils,
Town Hall,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN11 1HA
e-Petitions
As from 23rd December 2010 we can also accept e-petitions via the council's website - please use the link below to set up, or add your name to, an e-petition :
Restrictions and the Petitions Scheme
There are some restrictions when accepting petitions and they will not be accepted if they are considered to be vexatious, abusive or otherwise inappropriate. There are also restrictions appertaining to certain legislations and appeals procedures that are already in place. Please see the scheme for the full details.
For further information, please contact :
- Democratic Services Manager, Adur and Worthing Councils.
Tel : (01903) 221150
or send the Democratic Services Manager an email - Consultation Officer, Adur and Worthing Councils,
Tel : (01903) 221109
or send the Consultation Officer an e-mail
