Every local authority is required to respond to petitions and inform local people what action is going to be taken to address their concerns. This report will provide an update on the new duty following withdrawal of the statutory guidance issued under the relevant statutory provisions and proposes a new petitions scheme for inclusion in the Council’s Constitution. The Cabinet is invited to consider the proposed scheme and forward comments for inclusion in the report to be considered by full Council at its meeting on 25 November 2010.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Decision made
Decision due: 9 Nov 2010 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Rodney Chambers, OBE, Portfolio Holder for Inward Investment, Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships rodney.chambers@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Neil Davies
Department: Business Support Department
Contact: Julie Keith, Head of Democratic Services Email: julie.keith@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 332760.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Business Support