Petitions

Tandridge District Council welcomes petitions from anyone who is resident, working or studying in the district. A petition is defined by the Council as a written request signed by ten or more people.

The petition must concern an issue which is relevant to the Council, or which affects a specific area in the district or its residents. It cannot relate to planning or enforcement issues.

Once accepted, these can be personally presented to any full council or relevant committee meetings. Those presenting the petition will have three minutes to speak in support of the petition. Councillors will consider the petition and take any action they decide is necessary.

Anyone wishing to present the petition must give at least fourteen working days before the meeting to the Chief Executive, Stephen Weigel and send a copy to him in person or by post. If a petition is submitted online This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window) it will be given to the Chief Executive once the date for signatures has passed.

The Chief Executive will decide whether the petition is acceptable to be presented.

How to create, sign or submit a petition

Create or sign an e-petition (This link will open in a new window)
In person to the address below, marked for the attention of the Chief Executive
By post to the address below, marked for the attention of the Chief Executive

Petition scheme

The constitution This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window) (page 25) sets out our process handling petitions and e-petitions submitted to the council in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Speaking at a planning committee

You can also speak at a committee in support of, or against a planning application. Public speaking is not allowed on certain types of application, such as mineral or waste disposal applications that are determined by Surrey County Council.

Addressing council meetings

Watch a video about how you can address a local council meeting. This video was produced by Oxfordshire County Council and funded by IESE. This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window)

For further information please contact Committees on 01883 732974 or e-mail committees@tandridge.gov.uk

Or write to us at:
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted RH8 0BT

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