Make your voice heard online

Release date: Thursday 16th December 10

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Wandsworth people can now have their say by submitting an online petition.

The council has introduced an e-petition function on its website. It means that instead of collecting names on a piece of paper, people can gather signatures online. The petition will be on the council website for an agreed period of up to three months and can then be submitted to councillors for discussion in the normal way.

 Anybody who lives, works or studies in the borough can submit an e-petition. You can also submit one if you have a connection with a relevant council service (for example you are related to someone in the care of Wandsworth).

You should be at least 18, although the council may waive this where younger people have a legitimate interest, such as issues surrounding a school building project or a youth club.

Council leader Edward Lister said the aim was to make it easier for people to influence local democracy.

"As part of our new Wandsworth Challenge initiative, we want to open up the lines of communication with local residents and encourage them to play an active part in how the borough is run."

To create or sign a petition, or just find out more, go to www.wandsworth.gov.uk/petitions.

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