Don't think this has taken off yet. There have been only three petitions now closed and the number of signatories was pretty low. Just 256,7 and 24 persons signed the three petitions. Must do better. Clearly these activities need a lot more publicity in future. Perhaps the numbers required are too high?? Perhaps closing dates need to be much longer? See Ealings petition portal. http://ealing-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/petitions/?&q:year=2010&q:month=9 The rules are in http://www2.ealing.gov.uk/services/council/committees/petition_scheme/ Here is an extract •Petitions for debate If you want your petition to be reported to and debated at a meeting of the council, it must contain at least 1,500 signatories or petitioners (or 750 where it is a local matter affecting no more than 2 wards) - see more information below. •Petitions to hold an officer to account If you want your petition to be considered at a meeting of Overview and Scrutiny Committee, where an officer, identified either by name or by post title, will be required to answer questions on the conduct of a particular matter, your petition should contain at least 750 signatories or petitioners (or 300 where it is a local matter affecting no more than 2 wards). The council has determined that such petitions must relate to the chief executive or a director

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Topic	Date Posted	Posted By
Petitions to Ealing Council	08/03/11 11:05:00	George Knox
Re:Petitions to Ealing Council	08/03/11 11:28:00	Nigel Brooks

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