Petitions
We welcome petitions and recognise that they are an important way people can let us know their concerns. If you live, work, or study in Gateshead you can support existing petitions or create a new petition.
We have a Petition Scheme (PDF) [23KB] (opens new window) which sets out how we will respond to the petitions we receive.
The aim of the scheme is to help reinvigorate local democracy, by putting local authorities at the forefront of the drive to reconnect people with public decision making.
View current e-petitions
View past e-petitions
Creating a new e-petition
Due to technical issues, the 'create an e-petition' function is currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience, please check back later.
Alternatively, you can create a paper version of a petition. As stated in our Petition Scheme Guidance the petition must include a clear and concise statement covering the subject of the petition and the action you wish the Council to take. It must also have the name and address and signature of each person supporting the petition.
A petition to the council should relate to:
- a matter which the Council has responsibility for, or
- anything related to the economic, social or environmental well-being of the borough, as long as the council has a degree of influence over the issue
Please remember in order for a petition to be valid, the signatories must live, work or study within Gateshead borough.
Petitions can be sent to:
Mike Barker
Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
The Petition Scheme (PDF) [23KB] (opens new window) provides further details on what you should include in your petition, and information on the types of petitions that fall outside of the requirements of the scheme.
Documents
- Gateshead Council Petition Scheme (PDF) [23KB] (opens new window)
- Publication of Verification Number (PDF) [25KB] (opens new window)