Hooray! - first petition to be heard next week ... details below:
FIRST VALID
PETITION TO BE CONSIDERED IN EDINBURGH
Status For Immediate Release
The first valid petition submitted by a member
of the public will be considered by councillors in Edinburgh on Monday, 3
December, in a meeting to be webcast
live from the City Chambers.
The petition is for 'Kirkliston Public Transport Provision' and received 785 signatures of support.
Taking part in or creating a petition is one way that individuals, community groups and organisations can get involved in what the Council does. It allows people to raise issues of public concern and gives Councillors the opportunity to consider the need for change.
The Committee is part of a package of measures and a new committee structure aimed at creating a more accessible and transparent organisation by opening up decision-making and improving scrutiny of the Council's work.
Members of the public and local businesses can make use of the Council's e-petition facility. Paper petition forms can also be downloaded from the Council's webpages and are available from libraries and other Council buildings.
Convener of the Petitions Committee, Cllr Maggie Chapman, said: "It is a great start that we have a valid petition to consider in our first meeting. I hope that this will encourage others to come forward use this new opportunity to participate in local politics and to help improve the lives of people living, working and visiting our city. I am pleased that, in addition to the meetings in the City Chambers, we will also be taking the committee 'on tour' to reach a wider audience, and we will also ensure our young people are included by having youth focussed events."
There is a range of agreed criteria for a petition to satisfy prior to confirmation of validity and consideration by the Committee. Matters that will not be considered include those currently being considered by a committee, included in a work programme or those that relate to a council or committee decision that has been made in the previous six months.
Further information
* Petitions from individuals require at least 500 signatures though in some cases petitions with 250 signatures can be accepted.
* Petitions from local businesses need the support of at least 20 other businesses within Edinburgh before they can be considered.
* If a petition is invalid, the petitioner will be advised of the reason and given the opportunity to refine and resubmit it.
* Hashtag to use if tweeting about the Petitions Committee is #edinpetitions
The petition is for 'Kirkliston Public Transport Provision' and received 785 signatures of support.
Taking part in or creating a petition is one way that individuals, community groups and organisations can get involved in what the Council does. It allows people to raise issues of public concern and gives Councillors the opportunity to consider the need for change.
The Committee is part of a package of measures and a new committee structure aimed at creating a more accessible and transparent organisation by opening up decision-making and improving scrutiny of the Council's work.
Members of the public and local businesses can make use of the Council's e-petition facility. Paper petition forms can also be downloaded from the Council's webpages and are available from libraries and other Council buildings.
Convener of the Petitions Committee, Cllr Maggie Chapman, said: "It is a great start that we have a valid petition to consider in our first meeting. I hope that this will encourage others to come forward use this new opportunity to participate in local politics and to help improve the lives of people living, working and visiting our city. I am pleased that, in addition to the meetings in the City Chambers, we will also be taking the committee 'on tour' to reach a wider audience, and we will also ensure our young people are included by having youth focussed events."
There is a range of agreed criteria for a petition to satisfy prior to confirmation of validity and consideration by the Committee. Matters that will not be considered include those currently being considered by a committee, included in a work programme or those that relate to a council or committee decision that has been made in the previous six months.
Further information
* Petitions from individuals require at least 500 signatures though in some cases petitions with 250 signatures can be accepted.
* Petitions from local businesses need the support of at least 20 other businesses within Edinburgh before they can be considered.
* If a petition is invalid, the petitioner will be advised of the reason and given the opportunity to refine and resubmit it.
* Hashtag to use if tweeting about the Petitions Committee is #edinpetitions
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