Petitions
The petitions process allows members of the public to have direct influence on the political process and to raise concerns that are important to them.
Before submitting a petition, you should:
- Contact the Council to see whether a service request would resolve the issue
- Contact your Ward Councillor(s) to see whether they can help
- Ensure that you are following the requirements in the Council's Petitions Policy
What is a petition?
A petition can relate to any issue the Council has power or duties on. They are a way of suggesting a change or influence by:
- Raising awareness of an issue
- Influencing a change in Council policy or service delivery
- Leading to a debate in the Council; or
- Prompting a committee or a Councillor to act themselves
How to submit a petition
Petitions can be submitted in one of the following ways:
- E-Petitions can be created and browsed via the Council's e-petitions link. They will not be accepted from other online petition systems.
- Paper petitions are a way of collecting supporters' signatures onto a list. You can use our printable petition template, but if you use your own template, be sure to include the details of the issue at the top of every page.
Paper petitions can be submitted either:
- By post to Democratic Services, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN
- By email to democratic@merthyr.gov.uk; or
- Handed in at the Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN or to your local Councillor.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council accepts no liability for the petitions on these web pages. The view expressed in the petitions do not necessarily reflect those of the providers.